CVE-2024-5247 NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

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

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-2024-5247?

CVE-2024-5247 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 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. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

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-22923.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5247?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5247?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5247 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-5247 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5247 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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