Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
CVE-2024-5245

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
NETGEAR
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2024

Summary

A security vulnerability has been identified in the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires that an attacker already possesses the ability to execute low-privileged code within the system. This flaw is rooted in the use of default MySQL credentials during the product installation process, enabling malicious individuals to leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level permissions.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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