HIGH
CVE-2019-5500
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 11, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Certain versions of the NetApp Service Processor and Baseboard Management Controller firmware allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-5500 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
netapp14 product(s)
fas26x0 firmwarefas26x0fas27x0 firmwarefas27x0fas8200 firmwarefas8200aff c190 firmwareaff c190aff a200 firmwareaff a200aff a220 firmwareaff a220+2
Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190802-0003/Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190802-0003/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-5500
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 11, 2020
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-5500 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.