How severe is CVE-2023-38096?

CVE-2023-38096 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-2023-38096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38096?

CVE-2023-38096 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38096?

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.

Does CVE-2023-38096 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38096 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41922.

When was CVE-2023-38096 published?

CVE-2023-38096 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38096

CVE-2023-38096 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Network Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41922
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Network Management System
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-19718.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38096?: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-19718.
How severe is CVE-2023-38096?: CVE-2023-38096 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-2023-38096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38096?: CVE-2023-38096 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38096?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-38096 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38096 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41922.
When was CVE-2023-38096 published?: CVE-2023-38096 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netgear:prosafe_network_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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