CVE-2016-1524
CriticalPublic exploitMultiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using (1) fileUpload.do or (2) lib-1.0/external/flash/fileUpload.do to upload a JSP file, and then accessing it via…
Published Feb 13, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-1524 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.6 v3) affecting Prosafe Network Management Software 300 (Netgear).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Prosafe Network Management Software 300 1.5.0.11.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.6
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
94%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using (1) fileUpload.do or (2) lib-1.0/external/flash/fileUpload.do to upload a JSP file, and then accessing it via a direct request for a /null URI.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Prosafe Network Management Software 300Netgear | See advisory | 1.5.0.11 |
Patched Releases
Prosafe Network Management Software 300
1.5.0.11
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 13, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
References
- advisoryVU#777024
- exploitExploitDB-39412
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135618/Netgear-Pro-NMS-300-Code-Execution-File-Download.html
- other20160204 [CERT 777024 / CVE-2016-1524/5]: RCE and file download in Netgear NMS300
- other39412
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using (1) fileUpload.do or (2) lib-1.0/external/flash/fileUpload.do to upload a JSP file, and then accessing it via a direct request for a /null URI.
Affected: Prosafe Network Management Software 300 (Netgear). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Prosafe Network Management Software 300 1.5.0.11.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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