CVE-2023-40301 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Dec 2023 Updated 28 May 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE servers, potentially compromising the monitoring infrastructure.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-40301?

CVE-2023-40301 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NETSCOUT nGeniusPULSE 3.8 has a Command Injection Vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40301?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netscout Ngeniuspulse.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40301?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40301 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-40301 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40301 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h899-4945-gp7w.