CVE-2023-38098
HIGHCVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
79.4%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload 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 UpLoadServlet class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19720.
Technical Details
- Published
- 5/3/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38098?
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload 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 UpLoadServlet class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19720.
Is CVE-2023-38098 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-38098 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 79.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38098?
CVE-2023-38098 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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