CVE-2023-38096

Summary

This vulnerability in the MyHandlerInterceptor class of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. The issue was ZDI-CAN-19718.

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Description

NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-19718.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

82.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-07-12 15:22 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2024-05-03 02:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 06:09 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 82.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
• It meets the bar for Drop everything: critical, and exploited or very likely to be.

Details

Published

2024-05-03 02:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:09 UTC

Exploit probability

82.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-287 · Improper authentication

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Netgear Prosafe Network Management System < 1.7.0.20

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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