CVE-2023-24576
CWE-94Published: February 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
EMC NetWorker may potentially be vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the NetWorker Client execution service (nsrexecd) irrespective of any auth used.
Risk Analysis
EMC NetWorker is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution within the NetWorker Client execution service. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, warranting a 9.8 CVSS score.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, but there is no known public exploit or CISA KEV entry at this time.
Upgrade to a patched version of EMC NetWorker to address the vulnerability in the nsrexecd service.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-24576 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-24576 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts