Is CVE-2023-40301 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40301 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40301 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40301 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40301?

CVE-2023-40301 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-40301

CWE-77Published: December 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has a Command Injection Vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A command injection vulnerability in NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands. This critical flaw carries a high CVSS score, reflecting its potential for full system compromise.

No public exploits are available for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV database.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE to remediate this command injection risk.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-40301 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.