MEDIUM
CVE-2023-41166
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Stormshield Network Security (SNS) 3.7.0 through 3.7.39, 3.11.0 through 3.11.27, 4.3.0 through 4.3.22, 4.6.0 through 4.6.9, and 4.7.0 through 4.7.1. It's possible to know if a specific user account exists on the SNS firewall by using remote access commands.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-41166 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
stormshield1 product(s)
stormshield network security
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://advisories.stormshield.eu/2023-027Vendor Advisory
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https://advisories.stormshield.eu/2023-027Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-41166
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 21, 2023
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-41166 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.