How severe is CVE-2023-26998?

CVE-2023-26998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26998?

CVE-2023-26998 affects Netscout Ngeniusone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-26998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-26998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-30788.

When was CVE-2023-26998 published?

CVE-2023-26998 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-26998

CVE-2023-26998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netscout Ngeniusone with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-30788
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netscout Ngeniusone
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in NetScoutnGeniusOne v.6.3.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the creator parameter of the Alert Configuration page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26998?: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in NetScoutnGeniusOne v.6.3.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the creator parameter of the Alert Configuration page.
How severe is CVE-2023-26998?: CVE-2023-26998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26998?: CVE-2023-26998 affects Netscout Ngeniusone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-26998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-26998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-30788.
When was CVE-2023-26998 published?: CVE-2023-26998 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netscout:ngeniusone:6.3.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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