CVE-2023-7161: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3.1

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-7161 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting application security gateway firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php?para=index of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument check_VirtualSiteId leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249183.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-12-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: netentsec

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-29 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netentsec application security gateway firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 6.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2023-7161?

application security gateway firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7161 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7161 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-2023-7161 affect?

CVE-2023-7161 affects application security gateway firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php?para=index of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument check_Virtu

How urgent is CVE-2023-7161?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-28521 HIGH 7.8 MITIGATE SQL Injection vulnerability in Netcome NS-ASG Application Security Gateway v.6.3.1 allows a local attacker to

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