How severe is CVE-2023-30297?

CVE-2023-30297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-30297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30297?

CVE-2023-30297 affects N-able N-central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30297?

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-2023-30297 published?

CVE-2023-30297 was published on 2023-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30297

CVE-2023-30297 is a high-severity vulnerability in N-able N-central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: N-able N-central
Published: 2023-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue found in N-able Technologies N-central Server before 2023.4 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the monitoring function of the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30297?: An issue found in N-able Technologies N-central Server before 2023.4 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the monitoring function of the server.
How severe is CVE-2023-30297?: CVE-2023-30297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-30297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30297?: CVE-2023-30297 affects N-able N-central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30297?: 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-2023-30297 published?: CVE-2023-30297 was published on 2023-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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