CVE-2023-40301

Name: CVE-2023-40301
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-07T18:15:07.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40301 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has a Command Injection Vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has a Command Injection Vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netscout	Ngeniuspulse	3.8.0-0.2349.0

References

https://www.netscout.com/securityadvisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.netscout.com/securityadvisoriesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40301?

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has a Command Injection Vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2023-40301?

CVE-2023-40301 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40301?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-40301?

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Source: NVD / NIST