CVE-2023-44449
HighNETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System clearAlertByIds SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
Published May 3, 2024 · Updated Sep 18, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-44449 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting ProSAFE Network Management System (Netgear).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.31.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
53%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System clearAlertByIds SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the clearAlertByIds function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-21875.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ProSAFE Network Management SystemNetgear | >= 1.7.0.26 x64 | 1.7.0.31 |
Patched Releases
ProSAFE Network Management System
1.7.0.31
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 3, 2024
Last updated
Sep 18, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-ProSAFE-Network-Management-System-PSV-2023-0024-PSV-2023-0025
- advisoryhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065859/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-the-CAX30-PSV-2023-0093
- advisoryvendor-provided URL
- 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 clearAlertByIds SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
Affected: ProSAFE Network Management System (Netgear) versions >= 1.7.0.26 x64. 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.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including ProSAFE Network Management System 1.7.0.31.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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