CVE-2023-35802
CVE-2023-35802 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Extremenetworks Iq Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Extremenetworks Iq Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IQ Engine before 10.6r1 on Extreme Network AP devices has a Buffer Overflow in the implementation of the CAPWAP protocol that may be exploited to obtain elevated privileges to conduct remote code execution. Access to the internal management interface/subnet is required to conduct the exploit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-35802?
- IQ Engine before 10.6r1 on Extreme Network AP devices has a Buffer Overflow in the implementation of the CAPWAP protocol that may be exploited to obtain elevated privileges to conduct remote code execution. Access to the internal management interface/subnet is required to conduct the exploit.
- How severe is CVE-2023-35802?
- CVE-2023-35802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-35802 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-35802?
- CVE-2023-35802 affects Extremenetworks Iq Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-35802?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-35802 published?
- CVE-2023-35802 was published on 2023-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:extremenetworks:iq_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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