CVE-2023-27312 (GCVE-0-2023-27312)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-12 18:19 – Updated: 2024-09-17 18:11
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in SnapCenter Plugin for VMware vSphere
Summary
SnapCenter Plugin for VMware vSphere versions 4.6 prior to 4.9 are
susceptible to a vulnerability which may allow authenticated
unprivileged users to modify email and snapshot name settings within the
VMware vSphere user interface.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-17 18:11 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NetApp | SnapCenter Plugin for VMware vSphere |
Affected:
4.6 , < 4.9
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-07-13 04:00
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