CVE-2023-7161
CVE-2023-7161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netentsec Application Security Gateway Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Netentsec Application Security Gateway Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php?para=index of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument check_VirtualSiteId leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249183.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-7161?
- A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php?para=index of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument check_VirtualSiteId leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249183.
- How severe is CVE-2023-7161?
- CVE-2023-7161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-7161 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-2023-7161?
- CVE-2023-7161 affects Netentsec Application Security Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-7161?
- 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-2023-7161 published?
- CVE-2023-7161 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/fixitc/cve/blob/main/sql.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249183
- https://vuldb.com/?id.249183
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:netentsec:application_security_gateway_firmware:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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