How severe is CVE-2023-33796?

CVE-2023-33796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33796?

CVE-2023-33796 affects Netbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33796?

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

When was CVE-2023-33796 published?

CVE-2023-33796 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33796

CVE-2023-33796 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netbox
Published: 2023-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Netbox v3.5.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute queries against the GraphQL database, granting them access to sensitive data stored in the database. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the reporter's only query was for the schema of the API, which is public; queries for database objects would have been denied.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33796?: A vulnerability in Netbox v3.5.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute queries against the GraphQL database, granting them access to sensitive data stored in the database. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the reporter's only query was for the schema of the API, which is public; queries for database objects would have been denied.
How severe is CVE-2023-33796?: CVE-2023-33796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33796?: CVE-2023-33796 affects Netbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-33796 published?: CVE-2023-33796 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netbox:netbox:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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