How severe is CVE-2023-27316?

CVE-2023-27316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27316?

CVE-2023-27316 affects Netapp Snapcenter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27316?

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

When was CVE-2023-27316 published?

CVE-2023-27316 was published on 2023-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27316

CVE-2023-27316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Snapcenter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Netapp Snapcenter
Published: 2023-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SnapCenter versions 4.8 through 4.9 are susceptible to a vulnerability which may allow an authenticated SnapCenter Server user to become an admin user on a remote system where a SnapCenter plug-in has been installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27316?: SnapCenter versions 4.8 through 4.9 are susceptible to a vulnerability which may allow an authenticated SnapCenter Server user to become an admin user on a remote system where a SnapCenter plug-in has been installed.
How severe is CVE-2023-27316?: CVE-2023-27316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27316?: CVE-2023-27316 affects Netapp Snapcenter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-27316 published?: CVE-2023-27316 was published on 2023-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20231012-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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