Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
CVE-2024-5246

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2024-5246?

This remote code execution vulnerability affects the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System due to a flaw in the product installer that uses a vulnerable version of Apache Tomcat. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires authentication, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the SYSTEM user on affected installations. Comprehensive security practices and timely updates to the management system are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.34 x64

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-497/
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https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Mu...
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EPSS Score

74% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

CVSS V3.0

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

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