CVE-2023-38096
CriticalPublic exploitNETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability.
Published May 3, 2024 · Updated Sep 18, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-38096 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting ProSAFE Network Management System (Netgear).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.20.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% 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
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-19718.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ProSAFE Network Management SystemNetgear | >= 1.7.0.12 (Win64) | 1.7.0.20 |
Patched Releases
ProSAFE Network Management System
1.7.0.20
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 3, 2024
Last updated
Sep 18, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryvendor-provided URL
- advisoryhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065859/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-the-CAX30-PSV-2023-0093
- advisoryhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065866/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0114-PSV-2023-0115
- advisoryhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065901/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0106
- advisoryUSOM advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability.
Affected: ProSAFE Network Management System (Netgear) versions >= 1.7.0.12 (Win64). 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 System 1.7.0.20.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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