CVE-2023-33972

Name: CVE-2023-33972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-27T19:15:11.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Scylladb is a NoSQL data store using the seastar framework, compatible with Apache Cassandra. Authenticated users who are authorized to create tables in a keyspace can escalate their privileges to access a table in the same keyspace, even if they don't have permissions for that table. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Scylladb is a NoSQL data store using the seastar framework, compatible with Apache Cassandra. Authenticated users who are authorized to create tables in a keyspace can escalate their privileges to access a table in the same keyspace, even if they don't have permissions for that table. This issue has not yet been patched. A workaround to address this issue is to disable CREATE privileges on a keyspace, and create new tables on behalf of other users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scylladb	Scylladb	<= 5.2.8

References

https://github.com/scylladb/scylladb/security/advisories/GHSA-ww5v-p45p-3vhqVendor Advisory
https://github.com/scylladb/scylladb/security/advisories/GHSA-ww5v-p45p-3vhqVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33972?

How severe is CVE-2023-33972?

CVE-2023-33972 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33972?

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