How severe is CVE-2023-40302?

CVE-2023-40302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-40302 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40302?

CVE-2023-40302 affects Netscout Ngeniuspulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40302?

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-2023-40302 published?

CVE-2023-40302 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40302

CVE-2023-40302 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netscout Ngeniuspulse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Netscout Ngeniuspulse
Published: 2023-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has Weak File Permissions Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40302?: NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has Weak File Permissions Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-40302?: CVE-2023-40302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-40302 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40302?: CVE-2023-40302 affects Netscout Ngeniuspulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40302?: 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-2023-40302 published?: CVE-2023-40302 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netscout.com/securityadvisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:netscout:ngeniuspulse:3.8.0-0.2349.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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