How severe is CVE-2023-1096?

CVE-2023-1096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1096?

CVE-2023-1096 primarily affects Netapp Snapcenter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-1096 published?

CVE-2023-1096 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1096

CVE-2023-1096 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netapp Snapcenter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Netapp Snapcenter
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SnapCenter versions 4.7 prior to 4.7P2 and 4.8 prior to 4.8P1 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain access as an admin user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1096?: SnapCenter versions 4.7 prior to 4.7P2 and 4.8 prior to 4.8P1 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain access as an admin user.
How severe is CVE-2023-1096?: CVE-2023-1096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1096?: CVE-2023-1096 primarily affects Netapp Snapcenter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-1096 published?: CVE-2023-1096 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0011/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:4.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:4.7:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:4.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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