CVE-2023-38098

Name: CVE-2023-38098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:52.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 9.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38098 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. EPSS estimates a 9.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System UpLoadServlet Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the UpLoadServlet class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-19720.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

9.79%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Prosafe Network Management System	< 1.7.0.20

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-ProSAFE-Network-Management-System-PSV-2023-0024-PSV-2023-0025Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-918/Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-ProSAFE-Network-Management-System-PSV-2023-0024-PSV-2023-0025Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-918/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38098?

How severe is CVE-2023-38098?

CVE-2023-38098 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38098?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST