NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

May 24th, 2024
ZDI-24-515 ZDI-CAN-22951

CVE ID

CVE-2024-5247

CVSS Score

8.8 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

NETGEAR

Affected Products

ProSAFE Network Management System

Vulnerability Details

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 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.

Additional Details

NETGEAR has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.netgear.com/000066165/Security-Advisory-for-Missing-Function-Level-Access-Control-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0005

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-02-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-05-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated

Credit

191bb9f9c7b3a89d5a586e15299e24417a4aca4d

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