VDB-250063 · CVE-2023-26998 · GCVE-0-2023-26998

NetScout nGeniusOne 6.3.4 Alert Configuration Page cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in NetScout nGeniusOne 6.3.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Alert Configuration Page. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-26998. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetScout nGeniusOne 6.3.4. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Alert Configuration Page. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in NetScoutnGeniusOne v.6.3.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the creator parameter of the Alert Configuration page.

The weakness was presented 01/09/2024. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-26998 since 02/27/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

NetScout

Name

nGeniusOne

Version

6.3.4

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/27/2023 🔍
01/09/2024 +316 days 🔍
01/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2025 +511 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-26998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-26998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250063

Entryinfo

Created: 01/09/2024 07:21 AM
Updated: 06/03/2025 08:06 PM
Changes: 01/09/2024 07:21 AM (37), 01/26/2024 07:26 AM (11), 06/03/2025 08:06 PM (16)
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