CVE-2023-50231

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 5.83% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory netgear.com
Affected: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1847/ third party advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065901/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2023-0106 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50231?
CVE-2023-50231 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50231?
To fix CVE-2023-50231, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-50231 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-50231 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-50231?
CVE-2023-50231 affects NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System.
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