Remote Command Execution in NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance Application
CVE-2017-18378

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Readynas Surveillance Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2019

Summary

The NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance application prior to specified versions contains a vulnerability where the $_GET['uploaddir'] input is improperly handled. This allows attackers to exploit the PHP code, specifically within the upgrade_handle.php script, by injecting commands that are executed on the underlying system, resulting in potential unauthorized actions that could affect the integrity and availability of the service.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049072/Security-Advisory-for-Co...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42956
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EPSS Score

15% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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