How severe is CVE-2023-32727?

CVE-2023-32727 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32727 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32727?

CVE-2023-32727 primarily affects Zabbix Zabbix Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32727?

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

When was CVE-2023-32727 published?

CVE-2023-32727 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32727

CVE-2023-32727 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zabbix Zabbix Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zabbix Zabbix Server
Published: 2023-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An attacker who has the privilege to configure Zabbix items can use function icmpping() with additional malicious command inside it to execute arbitrary code on the current Zabbix server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32727?: An attacker who has the privilege to configure Zabbix items can use function icmpping() with additional malicious command inside it to execute arbitrary code on the current Zabbix server.
How severe is CVE-2023-32727?: CVE-2023-32727 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32727 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32727?: CVE-2023-32727 primarily affects Zabbix Zabbix Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32727?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32727 published?: CVE-2023-32727 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix_server:7.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix_server:7.0.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix_server:7.0.0:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix_server:7.0.0:alpha6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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