CVE-2023-28481: An issue was discovered in Tigergraph Enterprise 3.7.0

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-28481 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting tigergraph. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Tigergraph Enterprise 3.7.0. There is unsecured write access to SSH authorized keys file. Any code running as the tigergraph user is able to add their SSH public key into the authorised keys file. This allows an attacker to obtain password-less SSH key access by using their own SSH key.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2023-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tigergraph

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-14 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tigergraph tigergraph DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tigergraph || rpm -q tigergraph || tigergraph --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tigergraph sudo apt install tigergraph=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold tigergraph

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tigergraph sudo dnf downgrade tigergraph-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tigergraph

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-28481?

tigergraph: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28481 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28481 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-28481 affect?

CVE-2023-28481 affects tigergraph. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Tigergraph Enterprise 3.7.0. There is unsecured write access to SSH authorized keys file. Any code running as the tigergraph user is able to add their SSH public key into the authorised keys file. This allows an a

How urgent is CVE-2023-28481?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-28483 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Tigergraph Enterprise 3.7.0
CVE-2023-28482 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Tigergraph Enterprise 3.7.0
CVE-2023-28480 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Tigergraph Enterprise 3.7.0
CVE-2023-28479 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Tigergraph Enterprise 3.7.0
CVE-2023-22950 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in TigerGraph Enterprise Free Edition 3.x

References

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