CVE-2024-5245 NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Default Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting default MySQL credentials in the NETGEAR ProSAFE installer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-5245?
CVE-2024-5245 is a high-severity vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, published on 23 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Default Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from the use of default MySQL credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22755.
Weakness: CWE-1392
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5245?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5245?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5245 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-5245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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