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Advisory severityHigh7.8NetApp

High [CVE-2025-6020] Linux-Pam Vulnerability in NetApp Products

This high-severity NetApp advisory covers CVE-2025-6020 affecting ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 10.

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NTAP-20260403-0005 Source published Source updated

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CVE-2025-6020
Affected products & platforms
NetAppONTAP tools for VMware
Open source advisory

Summary

Multiple NetApp products incorporate Linux-Pam. Linux-Pam versions through 1.7.0 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could lead to disclosure of sensitive information, addition or modification of data, or Denial of Service (DoS).

Affected products: ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 10. NetApp reports that one or more additional products remain under investigation; review the canonical advisory for current status.

NetApp states there is no workaround available at this time.

Is CVE-2025-6020 exploited?

No exploitation is reported in the sources VulniPulse tracks: CVE-2025-6020 is not in the CISA KEV catalog (checked ) and this advisory does not report exploitation. That is not proof the vulnerability cannot be exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6020?

Upgrade to a fixed release named by NetApp:

  • ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 10: 10.5P2

Confirm against the vendor advisory before you patch.

Affected versions
  • 1.7.0

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 4 months ago·verify at source

Fixed versions
  • ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 10: 10.5P2

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 4 months ago·verify at source

Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation
  • Update affected NetApp products to a fixed release: ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 10: 10.5P2.

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 4 months ago·verify at source

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