How severe is CVE-2023-27315?

CVE-2023-27315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27315?

CVE-2023-27315 affects Netapp Snapgathers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27315?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-27315 published?

CVE-2023-27315 was published on 2023-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27315

CVE-2023-27315 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Snapgathers with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Netapp Snapgathers
Published: 2023-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SnapGathers versions prior to 4.9 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a local authenticated attacker to discover plaintext domain user credentials

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27315?: SnapGathers versions prior to 4.9 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a local authenticated attacker to discover plaintext domain user credentials
How severe is CVE-2023-27315?: CVE-2023-27315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27315?: CVE-2023-27315 affects Netapp Snapgathers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27315 published?: CVE-2023-27315 was published on 2023-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231009-0002/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapgathers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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