Full Report
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in NetApp SnapCenter that, if successfully exploited, could allow privilege escalation. SnapCenter is an enterprise-focused software that's used to manage data protection across applications, databases, virtual machines, and file systems, offering the ability to backup, restore, and clone data resources. The vulnerability, tracked as
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: NetApp SnapCenter Privilege Escalation via Authenticated User (CVE-2025-26512)
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-26512
- CVSS Score: 9.9 (Critical)
- CWE: Not specified in the provided text.
## Affected Systems
- Products: NetApp SnapCenter Server and remote systems with installed SnapCenter Plug-ins.
- Versions: Versions prior to 6.0.1P1 and 6.1P1.
- Configurations: Requires an authenticated user on the SnapCenter Server.
## Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in NetApp SnapCenter applications. If successfully exploited, an already authenticated SnapCenter Server user can escalate their privileges to become an administrator user on a related remote system where a SnapCenter plug-in is installed. This is fundamentally a privilege escalation flaw.
## Exploitation
- Status: No evidence of exploitation in the wild reported.
- Complexity: The vulnerability requires the attacker to be an authenticated SnapCenter Server user.
- Attack Vector: Implicitly Remote/Network, as the escalation targets remote plug-in systems.
## Impact
- Confidentiality: High (Implied by gaining admin access)
- Integrity: High (Implied by gaining admin access)
- Availability: High (Implied by gaining admin access)
## Remediation
### Patches
- NetApp SnapCenter version 6.0.1P1
- NetApp SnapCenter version 6.1P1
### Workarounds
- No workarounds are currently available according to the advisory. Patching is essential.
## Detection
- Detection methods are not explicitly detailed, but standard log monitoring for unusual privilege changes or unexpected administrative access attempts on plug-in/remote systems should be prioritized after patching.
## References
- Vendor Advisory: security dot netapp dot com/advisory/ntap-20250324-0001/
- News Article: thehackernews com/2025/03/netapp-snapcenter-flaw-could-let-users html