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CVE-2023-38096

NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 82.0%
  1. Published3 May 2024

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System< 1.7.0.20

Remediation

Fixed in
NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System≥ 1.7.0.20

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-38096 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-38096 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 82.0%.

How severe is CVE-2023-38096?

CVE-2023-38096 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 82.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-38096?

Affected products include NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38096?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System 1.7.0.20 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.