CVE-2023-33972: Scylladb is a NoSQL data store using the seastar framework, compatible with Apache Cassandra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-33972?

scylladb: upgrade to newer than 5.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-33972 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33972 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-33972 affect?

CVE-2023-33972 affects scylladb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Scylladb is a NoSQL data store using the seastar framework, compatible with Apache Cassandra. Authenticated users who are authorized to create tables in a keyspace can escalate their privileges to access a table in the same keyspace, even i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-33972?

Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2023-33972 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting scylladb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Scylladb is a NoSQL data store using the seastar framework, compatible with Apache Cassandra. Authenticated users who are authorized to create tables in a keyspace can escalate their privileges to access a table in the same keyspace, even if they don't have permissions for that table. This issue has not yet been patched. A workaround to address this issue is to disable CREATE privileges on a keyspace, and create new tables on behalf of other user

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2023-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: scylladb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-27 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scylladb scylladb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.2.8

Fixed in: newer than 5.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade scylladb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade scylladb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-33972?

scylladb: upgrade to newer than 5.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33972 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33972 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-2023-33972 affect?

CVE-2023-33972 affects scylladb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Scylladb is a NoSQL data store using the seastar framework, compatible with Apache Cassandra. Authenticated users who are authorized to create tables in a keyspace can escalate their privileges to access a table in the same keyspace, even i

How urgent is CVE-2023-33972?

Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache Cassandra vulnerabilities

References

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