#VU61867 SQL injection in NMS300

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61867

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NMS300
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote administrator on the local network can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NMS300: before 1.7.0.12

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000064815/Security-Advisory-for-SQL-Injection-on-NMS300-PSV-2021-0199

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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