CVE-2023-27315
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedSnapGathers versions prior to 4.9 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a local authenticated attacker to discover plaintext domain user credentials
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceSnapGathers versions prior to 4.9 contain a vulnerability that allows a local authenticated attacker to discover plaintext domain user credentials, likely through insecure storage or handling of authentication data on the local system.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 4.9CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Determine installed SnapGathers versionLocate the SnapGathers installation directory and check the version file or executable properties. Common locations include /opt/snapgathers or C:\Program Files\SnapGathers on Windows systems.Affected if The installed version number is less than 4.9 (for example, 4.8.x, 4.7.x, etc.)
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Locate credential storage filesSearch the SnapGathers installation directory and associated data directories for files that may contain stored authentication credentials. Look for config files, credential cache files, or authentication token files.Affected if Files containing plaintext domain usernames and passwords are found in SnapGathers directories or subdirectories
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Inspect configuration files for plaintext credentialsExamine configuration files in the SnapGathers installation (such as .conf, .xml, .ini, or config files) for entries storing domain user credentials. Search for patterns like 'password=', 'credentials=', or 'auth=' with visible password strings.Affected if Configuration files contain plaintext domain user passwords or other authentication credentials
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Check for credential cache or temp filesSearch the SnapGathers working directories and system temp folders for any cached credential files, backup files, or log files that may contain authentication information.Affected if Cached or temporary files with plaintext domain credentials are discovered
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Verify credential handling in application logsReview SnapGathers log files (typically in a logs subdirectory) for entries that may expose credentials during authentication or configuration operations.Affected if Log files contain plaintext domain usernames and passwords
The environment is affected if SnapGathers version is below 4.9 AND any plaintext domain user credentials are found in configuration, cache, or log files within the SnapGathers installation or data directories.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped4.9
Update SnapGathers to version 4.9 or later to remediate the vulnerability. Additionally, restrict local system access to trusted, privileged users only to reduce the attack surface.
4.9
- 1. Identify the current SnapGathers version currently installed in your environment
- 2. Create a complete backup of the SnapGathers configuration and any stored credentials
- 3. Download SnapGathers version 4.9 or later from the official vendor distribution channel
- 4. Execute the upgrade procedure according to the vendor's documentation for your deployment type
- 5. After upgrade, verify that the application is functioning correctly
- 6. Confirm that domain user credentials are no longer stored in plaintext format
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2023-27315 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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