Is CVE-2023-2396 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2396 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2396 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2396 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2396?

CVE-2023-2396 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2023-2396

CWE-79Published: April 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Netgear SRX5308 up to 4.3.5-3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument USERDBUsers.Password leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-227674 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2396 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.