Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
CVE-2024-5505

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Prosafe Network Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 June 2024

Summary

The NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System suffers from a significant vulnerability in the UpLoadServlet class, which fails to properly validate user-supplied paths prior to file operations. This oversight allows attackers with authenticated access to exploit the flaw, enabling them to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Effective remediation involves patching affected versions and enforcing strict access controls.

Affected Version(s)

ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.34 x64

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-563/
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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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