CVE-2023-44450 NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System getNodesByTopologyMapSearch SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Remote attackers with authentication can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the topology search function.

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-2023-44450?

CVE-2023-44450 is a high-severity SQL injection 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 getNodesByTopologyMapSearch SQL Injection 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 getNodesByTopologyMapSearch function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21858.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44450?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44450?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44450 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-44450 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44450 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g98j-4fw4-7cr7.