CVE-2023-26998 (GCVE-0-2023-26998)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-09 00:00 – Updated: 2025-06-03 14:34
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Summary
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.
Severity ?
5.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
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