CVE-2024-5246

Name: CVE-2024-5246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-23T22:15:14.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 31.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Tomcat 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 31.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System Tomcat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from the use of a vulnerable version of Apache Tomcat. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22868.

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

31.30%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Prosafe Network Management Software 300	1.7.0.37

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-497/Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000066164/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-NMS300-PSV-2024-0003-PSV-2024-0004Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-497/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5246?

How severe is CVE-2024-5246?

CVE-2024-5246 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5246?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-5246?

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Source: NVD / NIST