CVE-2023-48383: NetVision Information airPASS has a path traversal vulnerability within its parameter in a specific URL

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-48383 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting airpass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetVision Information airPASS has a path traversal vulnerability within its parameter in a specific URL. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and download arbitrary system files.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: netvision

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-15 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netvision airpass DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.9.0.200703

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.0.200703

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.0.200703 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison airpass sudo apt install airpass=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0.200703> sudo apt-mark hold airpass

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

dnf --showduplicates list airpass sudo dnf downgrade airpass-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0.200703> sudo dnf versionlock add airpass

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-2023-48383?

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

Is CVE-2023-48383 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48383 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-2023-48383 affect?

CVE-2023-48383 affects airpass. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). NetVision Information airPASS has a path traversal vulnerability within its parameter in a specific URL. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and download arbitrary system files.

How urgent is CVE-2023-48383?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-3776 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE The parameter used in the login page of Netvision airPASS is not properly filtered for user input

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