CVE-2024-5246
HIGHCVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
74.7%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from the use of a vulnerable version of Apache Tomcat. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 5/23/2024
- Last Modified
- 5/29/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-5246?
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from the use of a vulnerable version of Apache Tomcat. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Is CVE-2024-5246 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-5246 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 74.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-5246?
CVE-2024-5246 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2024-5246 affecting your environment?
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