NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System createUser Missing Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2023-38102

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, specifically within the createUser function. Due to insufficient authorization checks, an attacker may exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges. This allows unauthorized users to access resources and functionalities that should be restricted. While authentication is required to access the system, the vulnerability enables the bypassing of the existing authentication mechanism, posing a significant risk to security.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.12 (Win64)

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-914/
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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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