PT-2023-3788 · NetGear · Netgear Prosafe Network Management System

Steven Seeley · Published 2023-02-08 · Updated 2024-09-18 · CVE-2023-38096

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/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 bypass authentication on affected installations of the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. The specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class, resulting from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

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

Exploit

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-04079

CVE-2023-38096

ZDI-23-920

Affected Products

Netgear Prosafe Network Management System

References · 9

• 🔥 https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/netgear_nms_rce.rb · Exploit
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-920 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38096 · Vendor Advisory
• 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://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38096 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-04079 · Security Note
• https://vuldb.com/ru/?id.234162 · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1787185248184508906 · Twitter Post
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-19718 · Note