Multiple vulnerabilities in NETGEAR NMS300



| Updated: 2025-02-27
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2024-5247
CVE-2024-5245
CVE-2024-5246
CVE-2024-5505
CWE-ID CWE-434
CWE-1392
CWE-20
CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available.
Vulnerable software
 NMS300
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor NETGEAR

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

Updated 06.06.2024

Added vulnerability #4

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU89818

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5247

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the UpLoadServlet class. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NMS300: before 1.7.0.37

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-498/
https://kb.netgear.com/000066165/Security-Advisory-for-Missing-Function-Level-Access-Control-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0005
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-515/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Use of default credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU89820

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5245

CWE-ID: CWE-1392 - Use of Default Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to the use of default MySQL credentials within the product installer. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NMS300: before 1.7.0.37

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-496/
https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU89819

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5246

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists within the product installer due to the use of a vulnerable version of Apache Tomcat. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NMS300: before 1.7.0.37

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-497/
https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

4) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU91261

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5505

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the UpLoadServlet class. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NMS300: before 1.7.0.37

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-563/
https://kb.netgear.com/000066192/Security-Advisory-for-Missing-Function-Level-Access-Control-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0008


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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