CVE-2023-26998: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in NetScoutnGeniusOne v.6.3.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arb

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-26998 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting ngeniusone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-09
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netscout

Last updated 2026-07-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-09 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netscout ngeniusone DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.3.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ngeniusone || rpm -q ngeniusone || ngeniusone --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ngeniusone sudo apt install ngeniusone=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.4> sudo apt-mark hold ngeniusone

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ngeniusone sudo dnf downgrade ngeniusone-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.4> sudo dnf versionlock add ngeniusone

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-26998?

ngeniusone: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26998 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26998 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-26998 affect?

CVE-2023-26998 affects ngeniusone. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2023-26998?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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