PT-2023-3787 · NetGear · Netgear Prosafe Network Management System

Steven Seeley · Published 2023-02-08 · Updated 2024-05-05 · CVE-2023-38102

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.0

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System (affected versions not specified)

Description This issue allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations. Although authentication is required to exploit this, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the createUser function, resulting from the lack of authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Missing Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-04078

CVE-2023-38102

ZDI-23-914

Affected Products

Netgear Prosafe Network Management System

References · 7

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-914 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38102 · Security Note
• https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-ProSAFE-Network-Management-System-PSV-2023-0024-PSV-2023-0025 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38102 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-04078 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-19726 · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1787185241318384053 · Twitter Post