How severe is CVE-2023-2737?

CVE-2023-2737 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2737 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2737?

CVE-2023-2737 affects Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2737?

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

When was CVE-2023-2737 published?

CVE-2023-2737 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2737

CVE-2023-2737 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service
Published: 2023-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper log permissions in SafeNet Authentication Service Version 3.4.0 on Windows allows an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service via local privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2737?: Improper log permissions in SafeNet Authentication Service Version 3.4.0 on Windows allows an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service via local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-2737?: CVE-2023-2737 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2737 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2737?: CVE-2023-2737 affects Thalesgroup Safenet Authentication Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2737?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2737 published?: CVE-2023-2737 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://supportportal.thalesgroup.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=08f460ba47bba550c0e42e61e36d432f&sysparm_article=KB0027485

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thalesgroup:safenet_authentication_service:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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