File Deletion Vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
CVE-2021-27276

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

This vulnerability in the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26 enables remote attackers to delete arbitrary files due to improper validation of user-supplied paths in the MibController class. Although exploitation requires authentication, the flaw's bypassable authentication mechanism poses significant risks, potentially leading to denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000062722/Security-Advisory-for-De...
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-359/
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EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
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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