CVE-2024-5247: NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 26% EPSS · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 26.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 May 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-5247, organizations should: 1) Immediately restrict access to the NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System interface to trusted networks and users only, using network segmentation and firewall rules. 2) Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including complex passwords and multi-factor authentication, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3) Monitor logs and file upload activities for suspicious or unauthorized uploads, employing intrusion detection systems where possible. 4) Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly. 5) If patches are not yet available, consider disabling or restricting the UpLoadServlet functionality or the file upload feature temporarily. 6) Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on network management systems to identify and remediate similar issues proactively. 7) Educate administrators about the risks of unrestricted file uploads and the importance of secure credential management. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and interim protective measures until official fixes are released.
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. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. 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-22923.