Vulnerability · Published May 3, 2024 · Assigned by zdi
CVE-2023-38098NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity unrestricted file upload in ProSAFE Network Management System from NETGEAR. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 12.7% (higher than 96% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit.
Official description
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the UpLoadServlet class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19720.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR | ProSAFE Network Management System | 1.7.0.12 (Win64) |
Weakness: CWE-434 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- ZDI-23-918 x_research-advisory
- vendor-provided URL vendor-advisory