CVE-2023-38098 NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files to execute code with SYSTEM privileges on NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, bypassing authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38098?

CVE-2023-38098 is a high-severity vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, published on 3 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-38098 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38098 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7r5r-hqcq-whmv.