CVE-2023-38101

moderate-risk
Published 2024-05-03

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System SettingConfigController Exposed Dangerous Function 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 SettingConfigController class. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19725.

Do I need to act?

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5.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Netgear

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-...
Third Party Advisory https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-915/
Vendor Advisory https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-...
Third Party Advisory https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-915/
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moderate-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 9/34 · Low
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal