Remote Code Execution Flaw in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
CVE-2021-27273

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Prosafe Network Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 March 2021

Summary

The NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System version 1.6.0.26 has a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Although authentication is required, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The issue originates from improper validation of the 'fileName' parameter within the SettingConfigController class, allowing unauthorized code execution in the context of SYSTEM. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users of the affected product and requires immediate attention.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000062686/Security-Advisory-for-Po...
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-356/
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EPSS Score

40% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

rgod
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