CVE-2023-38096 NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System due to improper implementation in MyHandlerInterceptor.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-38096?

CVE-2023-38096 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-19718.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2023-38096 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38096 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whh9-qwjx-x7jq.

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