PT-2023-27368 · Netscout · Netscout Ngeniuspulse

Christophe Schleypen + 1 · Published 2023-12-07 · Updated 2024-10-09 · CVE-2023-40300

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE version 3.8

Description The issue is related to a hardcoded cryptographic key in the software. This could potentially allow unauthorized access or decryption of sensitive data.

Recommendations For NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE version 3.8, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-40300

Affected Products

Netscout Ngeniuspulse

References · 5

• https://netscout.com/securityadvisories · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40300 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-40300 · Vendor Advisory
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1732817373684703520 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1732847161719611614 · Twitter Post