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Advisory Published

CVE-2023-38100: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System clearAlertByIds SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System clearAlertByIds SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges 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 clearAlertByIds 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 escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-19724.

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-2023-38100?

    CVE-2023-38100 has been classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability with significant impact on the affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-38100?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-38100, it is recommended to update the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System to the latest version available.

  • Can CVE-2023-38100 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-38100 can be exploited by remote attackers, but authentication is required to access the vulnerable components.

  • Which versions of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System are affected by CVE-2023-38100?

    CVE-2023-38100 affects NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System versions up to 1.7.0.20.

  • What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2023-38100?

    CVE-2023-38100 allows attackers to escalate privileges, potentially granting unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities.

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