#VU89820 Use of default credentials in NMS300 - CVE-2024-5245

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89820

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: NETGEAR

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

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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

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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.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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