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Advisory Published

CVE-2023-38099: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System getNodesByTopologyMapSearch SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System getNodesByTopologyMapSearch SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the getNodesByTopologyMapSearch function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19723.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear ProSAFE Network Management Software 300<1.7.0.20
Netgear ProSAFE Network Management Software 300

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38099?

    CVE-2023-38099 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-38099?

    To fix CVE-2023-38099, update the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System to the latest version available.

  • What does CVE-2023-38099 allow attackers to do?

    CVE-2023-38099 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System.

  • Which versions of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System are affected by CVE-2023-38099?

    CVE-2023-38099 affects NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System versions up to 1.7.0.20.

  • Do I need to be authenticated to exploit CVE-2023-38099?

    No, CVE-2023-38099 can be exploited remotely without authentication.

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