PatchTheCVECVE-2023-4996: Netskope was made aware of a security vulnerability in its NSClient product for version 100 & prior where a ma
CVE-2023-4996 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting netskope. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Netskope was made aware of a security vulnerability in its NSClient product for version 100 & prior where a malicious non-admin user can disable the Netskope client by using a specially-crafted package. The root cause of the problem was a user control code when called by a Windows ServiceController did not validate the permissions associated with the user before executing the user control code. This user control code had permissions to terminate
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-281 |
| Published | 2023-11-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-4996?
netskope: upgrade to 101. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-4996 being exploited?
CVE-2023-4996 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-2023-4996 affect?
CVE-2023-4996 affects netskope. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Netskope was made aware of a security vulnerability in its NSClient product for version 100 & prior where a malicious non-admin user can disable the Netskope client by using a specially-crafted package. The root cause of the problem was a u
How urgent is CVE-2023-4996?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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