CVE-2023-38096CWE-287

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical ยท published May 3, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
82%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An uninvited guest can waltz right into your NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System! Thanks to a critical authentication bypass vulnerability, attackers can bypass security like they own the place. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a nightclub with a guest list โ€” proper checks are in place, but a sneaky bouncer forgot to check IDs. Anyone can stroll in and access VIP areas without any verification! This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive network management features without any authentication, potentially giving them the power to change settings, compromise devices, or steal data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for network security, leaving entire systems vulnerable and unprotected. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Put simply

Think of it like a nightclub with a guest list โ€” proper checks are in place, but a sneaky bouncer forgot to check IDs. Anyone can stroll in and access VIP areas without any verification! The MyHandlerInterceptor class in the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System improperly implements authentication, allowing remote attackers to bypass necessary checks and gain unauthorized access to the system.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive network management features without any authentication, potentially giving them the power to change settings, compromise devices, or steal data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for network security, leaving entire systems vulnerable and unprotected. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ To secure your system, update to the latest version of the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System as soon as possible. Additionally, review your network configurations and monitor for any suspicious activities. If you use this software, prioritize this patch! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! By following these steps, you can lock down your system and keep those pesky intruders out! ๐Ÿ”’

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.82035 ยท 99.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 ยท Improper Authentication
Published
2024-05-03T01:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 01:58Z
    NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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