CVE-2023-49693CWE-306

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System RCE via Unprotected Access to Java Debug Wire Protocol

Critical · published November 29, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single open port 11611 is all it takes! The NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System exposes Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) to the world, allowing unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 This vulnerability is like leaving a backdoor unlocked in a high-security facility, where anyone can walk in and do whatever they please without breaking a sweat. Just one wrong move, and your entire system is compromised! An attacker can remotely access your network management system and execute any code they wish, which could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover. This kind of vulnerability is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this system for network management.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like leaving a backdoor unlocked in a high-security facility, where anyone can walk in and do whatever they please without breaking a sweat. Just one wrong move, and your entire system is compromised! This vulnerability arises because the JDWP is listening on port 11611 without proper authentication, allowing attackers to connect and run arbitrary code within the network management system.

What to do

An attacker can remotely access your network management system and execute any code they wish, which could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover. This kind of vulnerability is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this system for network management. Immediate action is crucial! Disable JDWP or restrict access to trusted IPs. If possible, patch to the latest version of the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System to close this critical vulnerability. Don't wait! You’ve got this! A quick patch or configuration change will have you back in control in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01154 · 66.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2023-11-29T22:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 NOV 22:41Z
    NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System RCE via Unprotected Access to Java Debug Wire Protocol
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