How severe is CVE-2023-37249?

CVE-2023-37249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37249?

CVE-2023-37249 affects Infoblox Nios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37249?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-37249 published?

CVE-2023-37249 was published on 2023-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37249

CVE-2023-37249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Infoblox Nios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Infoblox Nios
Published: 2023-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Infoblox NIOS through 8.5.1 has a faulty component that accepts malicious input without sanitization, resulting in shell access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37249?: Infoblox NIOS through 8.5.1 has a faulty component that accepts malicious input without sanitization, resulting in shell access.
How severe is CVE-2023-37249?: CVE-2023-37249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37249?: CVE-2023-37249 affects Infoblox Nios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-37249 published?: CVE-2023-37249 was published on 2023-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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