How severe is CVE-2023-45468?

CVE-2023-45468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45468?

CVE-2023-45468 affects Netis-systems N3m Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45468?

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-2023-45468 published?

CVE-2023-45468 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45468

CVE-2023-45468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netis-systems N3m Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Netis-systems N3m Firmware
Published: 2023-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netis N3Mv2-V1.0.1.865 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the pingWdogIp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45468?: Netis N3Mv2-V1.0.1.865 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the pingWdogIp. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2023-45468?: CVE-2023-45468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45468?: CVE-2023-45468 affects Netis-systems N3m Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45468?: 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-2023-45468 published?: CVE-2023-45468 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/adhikara13/CVE/blob/main/netis_N3/buffer%20overflow%20in%20pingWdogIp%20parameter%20leads%20to%20DOS.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netis-systems:n3m_firmware:1.0.1.865:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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