HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-49693
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-49693

CWE-306Published: November 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System has Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) listening on port 11611 and it is remotely accessible by unauthenticated users, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-49693 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear1 product(s)
prosafe network management system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065886/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0126
ADVISORYhttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-39
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065886/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0126
ADVISORYhttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-39

All References (4)

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https://kb.netgear.com/000065886/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0126Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-39Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.netgear.com/000065886/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0126Vendor Advisory
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-39Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-49693
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 29, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-49693 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.
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