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Ontap CVE-2026-22050

MEDIUM
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)
2026-01-12 security-alert@netapp.com
4.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Object-level authorization, IDOR prevention
Impact

CVSS 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to a privileged remote attacker to set the snapshot expiry time to none.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Ontap versions up to 9.16.1 is affected by authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVSS 4.3).

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affects Ontap. ONTAP versions 9.16.1 prior to 9.16.1P9 and 9.17.1 prior to 9.17.1P2 with snapshot locking enabled are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a privileged remote attacker to set the snapshot expiry time to none.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

ONTAP versions 9.16.1 prior to 9.16.1P9 and 9.17.1 prior to 9.17.1P2 with snapshot locking enabled are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a privileged remote attacker to set the snapshot expiry time to none.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2026-22050 presents moderate security risk, a IDOR vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 87% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

22
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +22
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.16.1:p8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.17.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:9.17.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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