CVE-2023-49694: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Privilege Escalation Via MySQL Server
First published: Wed Nov 29 2023(Updated: )
A low-privileged OS user with access to a Windows host where NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System is installed can create arbitrary JSP files in a Tomcat web application directory. The user can then execute the JSP files under the security context of SYSTEM.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System | <1.7.0.31 |
Remedy
The issue has been fixed in NMS300 version 1.7.0.31
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-49694.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Privilege Escalation Via MySQL Server.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49694?
The severity of CVE-2023-49694 is high (7.8).
How does this vulnerability work?
A low-privileged OS user with access to a Windows host where NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System is installed can create arbitrary JSP files in a Tomcat web application directory and execute them under the security context of SYSTEM.
Which version of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System is affected?
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System up to version 1.7.0.31 is affected.
Are there any references for this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find the references for this vulnerability at the following links: [Reference 1](https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-39), [Reference 2](https://kb.netgear.com/000065885/Security-Advisory-for-Vertical-Privilege-Escalation-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0127).
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