CVE-2024-5505 NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 6 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the UpLoadServlet to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on 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-2024-5505?

CVE-2024-5505 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, published on 6 Jun 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 Directory Traversal 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 a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22724.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5505?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-5505 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5505 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6jj-gm3m-wp7f.