Vulnerability · Published Jun 6, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2024-5505NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity path traversal 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 47.0% (higher than 99% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)8.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)47.0%top 1.2% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the UpLoadServlet class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22724.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
NETGEAR	ProSAFE Network Management System	1.7.0.34 x64

Weakness: CWE-22 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-24-563 x_research-advisory