CVE-2023-27317

Name: CVE-2023-27317
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-15T23:15:07.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27317 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. ONTAP 9 versions 9.12.1P8, 9.13.1P4, and 9.13.1P5 are susceptible to a vulnerability which will cause all SAS-attached FIPS 140-2 drives to become unlocked after a system reboot or power cycle or a single SAS-attached FIPS 140-2 drive to become unlocked after reinsertion. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information to an attacker with physical access to the unlocked drives. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ONTAP 9 versions 9.12.1P8, 9.13.1P4, and 9.13.1P5 are susceptible to a vulnerability which will cause all SAS-attached FIPS 140-2 drives to become unlocked after a system reboot or power cycle or a single SAS-attached FIPS 140-2 drive to become unlocked after reinsertion. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information to an attacker with physical access to the unlocked drives.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Netapp	Ontap	9.12.1	P8
Netapp	Ontap	9.13.1	P4

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20231215-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20231215-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20231215-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231215-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231215-0001/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27317?

How severe is CVE-2023-27317?

CVE-2023-27317 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27317?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST