Is CVE-2023-50231 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-50231 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-50231 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-50231 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50231?

CVE-2023-50231 has a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-50231

CWE-79Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Minimal user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the saveNodeLabel method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-21838.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-50231 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.

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 9.6.

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.