#VU89819 Input validation error in NMS300 - CVE-2024-5246


| Updated: 2025-02-27

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89819

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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

Vendor: NETGEAR

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


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.

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.


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