Is CVE-2018-5487 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-5487 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-5487 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-5487 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-5487?

CVE-2018-5487 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-5487

CWE-20Published: May 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for Linux versions 7.2 through 7.3 ship with the Java Management Extension Remote Method Invocation (JMX RMI) service bound to the network, and are susceptible to unauthenticated remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-5487 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.