CVE-2021-27274: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MFileUploadController Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2021
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MFileUploadController 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-12124.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MFileUploadController 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Netgear ProSAFE Network Management System
Netgear ProSAFE Network Management System=1.6.0.26

Event History

Mar 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:03 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27274?

CVE-2021-27274 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System 1.6.0.26.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-27274?

CVE-2021-27274 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-27274?

The affected software for CVE-2021-27274 is NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System version 1.6.0.26.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-27274?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2021-27274.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-27274?

To fix CVE-2021-27274, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches and updates provided by NETGEAR.

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