CVE-2026-33391: CWE-863 Incorrect authorization in Nozomi Networks Guardian
Description
CVE-2026-33391 is an access control vulnerability in Nozomi Networks Guardian affecting the Smart Polling configuration. Authenticated users with limited privileges can bypass intended access controls on the web management interface to modify Smart Polling discovery settings. This unauthorized modification can disrupt asset visibility within the monitored network. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Nozomi Networks
Guardian
Nozomi Networks
CMC
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-33391) in Nozomi Networks Guardian arises from insufficient validation of user privileges in the Smart Polling configuration functionality. An authenticated user with limited privileges can remotely bypass access controls on the web management interface and alter the Smart Polling discovery configuration. This flaw allows disruption of asset visibility in the network monitored by Guardian. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and limited privileges required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited authenticated access can bypass intended access controls to modify Smart Polling discovery settings, potentially disrupting the visibility of assets in the monitored network. This could impair network monitoring and asset management but does not indicate direct code execution or data disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-19T11:28:43.172Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa016b0acd9273b49bf9843
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 14:07:44 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 19:31:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 13:15:18 UTC
Views: 68
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