Is CVE-2023-27347 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-27347 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-27347 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-27347 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27347?

CVE-2023-27347 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-27347

CWE-59Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

G DATA Total Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of G Data Total Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the G DATA Backup Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18749.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-27347 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.