CVE-2023-27317
CWE-200Published: December 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-27317 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-27317 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts