NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System clearAlertByIds SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2023-38100

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Prosafe Network Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

Summary

The NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System is impacted by a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to escalate privileges due to improper validation of user input in the clearAlertByIds function. This flaw enables attackers to construct SQL queries that could grant them access to resources they should not be able to control. Although the exploit requires authentication, it allows attackers to bypass existing authentication mechanisms, posing a significant security threat to networks utilizing this system. Organizations are advised to assess their systems for this vulnerability and apply available patches or mitigations.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.12 (Win64)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-916/
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https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Mu...
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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

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