HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-5245
HIGH

CVE-2024-5245

CWE-1392Published: May 23, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Default Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from the use of default MySQL credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22755.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-5245 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear1 product(s)
prosafe network management system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-496/
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-496/

All References (4)

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https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-496/Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-496/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-5245
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-1392
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 23, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-5245 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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