CVE-2023-2381

Name: CVE-2023-2381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-28T17:15:43.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2381 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in Netgear SRX5308 up to 4.3.5-3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file scgi-bin/platform.cgi?page=bandwidth_profile.htm of the component Web Management Interface. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Netgear SRX5308 up to 4.3.5-3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file scgi-bin/platform.cgi?page=bandwidth_profile.htm of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument BandWidthProfile.ProfileName leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227659. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Srx5308 Firmware	4.3.5-3

References

https://github.com/leetsun/IoT/tree/main/Netgear-SRX5308/6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227659Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.227659Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/leetsun/IoT/tree/main/Netgear-SRX5308/6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227659Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.227659Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2381?

How severe is CVE-2023-2381?

CVE-2023-2381 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2381?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST