CVE-2023-36628
CVE-2023-36628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Purestorage Purity//fa 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% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Purestorage Purity//fa
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw exists in VASA which allows users with access to a vSphere/ESXi VMware admin on a FlashArray to gain root access through privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36628?
- A flaw exists in VASA which allows users with access to a vSphere/ESXi VMware admin on a FlashArray to gain root access through privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36628?
- CVE-2023-36628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-36628 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-36628?
- CVE-2023-36628 affects Purestorage Purity//fa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36628?
- 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-2023-36628 published?
- CVE-2023-36628 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:purestorage:purity\/\/fa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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