CVE-2024-5246 NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers with authentication can execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM due to a vulnerable Apache Tomcat version in NETGEAR ProSAFE NMS.
- 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-2024-5246?
CVE-2024-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, published on 23 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 Tomcat 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 product installer. The issue results from the use of a vulnerable version of Apache Tomcat. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22868.
Weakness: CWE-1395
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5246?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5246 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-5246 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5246 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.