CVE-2019-5490 Hardcoded credentials in NetApp Service Processor

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A default account in NetApp Service Processor firmware allows unauthorized users to execute arbitrary commands, requiring immediate firmware upgrades.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-5490?

CVE-2019-5490 is a critical vulnerability in NetApp, Inc. NetApp Service Processor, published on 21 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Certain versions between 2.x to 5.x (refer to advisory) of the NetApp Service Processor firmware were shipped with a default account enabled that could allow unauthorized arbitrary command execution. Any platform listed in the advisory Impact section may be affected and should be upgraded to a fixed version of Service Processor firmware IMMEDIATELY.

Weakness: CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5490?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netapp Service Processor.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5490?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-5490 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5490 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jjg8-x9mh-qvmm.

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