How severe is CVE-2023-49693?

CVE-2023-49693 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-2023-49693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49693?

CVE-2023-49693 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49693?

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-2023-49693 published?

CVE-2023-49693 was published on 2023-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49693

CVE-2023-49693 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Network Management System 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Network Management System
Published: 2023-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System has Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) listening on port 11611 and it is remotely accessible by unauthenticated users, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49693?: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System has Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) listening on port 11611 and it is remotely accessible by unauthenticated users, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-49693?: CVE-2023-49693 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-2023-49693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49693?: CVE-2023-49693 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49693?: 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-2023-49693 published?: CVE-2023-49693 was published on 2023-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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