Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
CVE-2021-27274

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

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

Summary

The NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System is susceptible to a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw arises from the inadequate validation of user-supplied paths in the MFileUploadController class, allowing an attacker to manipulate file operations without the need for authentication. Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the SYSTEM user, potentially compromising the entire system.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000062688/Security-Advisory-for-Pr...
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-357/
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EPSS Score

51% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

rgod
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