CVE-2023-50231CWE-79

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

High · published May 3, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it high at 8.0. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.0
8.0
EPSS
53%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unsuspecting script is the key to privilege escalation! With the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System, a crafty attacker can exploit a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with minimal user interaction. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that has a secret menu. If a customer can slip in an order without the staff checking the ingredients, they could end up with something far more expensive than intended — like sneaking a high-priced dish into their meal without paying! If exploited, a remote attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources of the NETGEAR ProSAFE system, potentially altering configurations or accessing confidential data! The implications could be absolutely devastating for network security. 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that has a secret menu. If a customer can slip in an order without the staff checking the ingredients, they could end up with something far more expensive than intended — like sneaking a high-priced dish into their meal without paying! The vulnerability stems from the saveNodeLabel method, which fails to properly validate user-supplied input, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that can escalate privileges beyond normal user access.

What to do

If exploited, a remote attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources of the NETGEAR ProSAFE system, potentially altering configurations or accessing confidential data! The implications could be absolutely devastating for network security. 🚨 Immediate action is necessary! Ensure your NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, review user permissions and implement stricter input validation measures. 🔒 You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll enhance your defenses and protect your network! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.53303 · 99.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2024-05-03T02:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 02:14Z
    NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System saveNodeLabel Cross-Site Scripting Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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