CVE-2023-50231

Name: CVE-2023-50231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:16:12.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 53.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50231 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. EPSS estimates a 53.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Minimal user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the saveNodeLabel method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-21838.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

53.30%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Prosafe Network Management System	< 1.7.0.31

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000065901/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0106Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1847/Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065901/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0106Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1847/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50231?

How severe is CVE-2023-50231?

CVE-2023-50231 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 53.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50231?

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