Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
CVE-2023-44449

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The ProSAFE Network Management System from NETGEAR contains a vulnerability in its clearAlertByIds function, where insufficient validation of a user-supplied string allows an attacker to construct malicious SQL queries. This weakness enables an authenticated attacker to escalate privileges, gaining access to resources that are typically restricted. Proper string validation is essential to mitigate such risks and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.26 x64

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1717/
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https://kb.netgear.com/000065866/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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