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CVE-2023-50231

NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System privilege escalation

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 53.3%
  1. Published3 May 2024

Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Minimal user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the saveNodeLabel method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-21838.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System< 1.7.0.31

Remediation

Fixed in
NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System≥ 1.7.0.31

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-50231 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-50231 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 53.3%.

How severe is CVE-2023-50231?

CVE-2023-50231 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 53.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-50231?

Affected products include NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50231?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example NETGEAR Prosafe Network Management System 1.7.0.31 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.