XSS in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor
CVE-2023-51630
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor Cross-Site Scripting Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Paessler PRTG Network Monitor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the web console. 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 bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-21182.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.017 (75.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Paessler Prtg Network Monitor — versions 23.2.84.1566
- Paessler Prtg_network_monitor
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51630?
- CVE-2023-51630 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2024-02-08.
- How severe is CVE-2023-51630?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.