CVE-2023-43119

Name: CVE-2023-43119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T20:15:15.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43119 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Access Control issue discovered in Extreme Networks Switch Engine (EXOS) before 32.5.1.5, also fixed in 22.7, 31.7.2 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges using crafted telnet commands via Redis server.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Access Control issue discovered in Extreme Networks Switch Engine (EXOS) before 32.5.1.5, also fixed in 22.7, 31.7.2 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges using crafted telnet commands via Redis server.

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

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Extremenetworks	Exos	< 22.7
Extremenetworks	Exos	>= 31.7.0, < 31.7.2
Extremenetworks	Exos	>= 32.0, < 32.5.1.5

References

https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000114378Vendor Advisory
https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000114378Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43119?

How severe is CVE-2023-43119?

CVE-2023-43119 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43119?

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