CVE-2023-40302

Name: CVE-2023-40302
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-07T18:15:07.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40302 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has Weak File Permissions Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has Weak File Permissions Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

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-2023-40302?

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has Weak File Permissions Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-40302?

CVE-2023-40302 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40302?

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-2023-40302?

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Source: NVD / NIST