How severe is CVE-2023-50231?

CVE-2023-50231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-50231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50231?

CVE-2023-50231 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50231?

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-2023-50231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55053.

When was CVE-2023-50231 published?

CVE-2023-50231 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50231

CVE-2023-50231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Network Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55053
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Network Management System
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Minimal user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the saveNodeLabel method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-21838.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50231?: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Minimal user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the saveNodeLabel method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-21838.
How severe is CVE-2023-50231?: CVE-2023-50231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50231?: CVE-2023-50231 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50231?: 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-2023-50231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55053.
When was CVE-2023-50231 published?: CVE-2023-50231 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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