How severe is CVE-2024-5246?

CVE-2024-5246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5246?

CVE-2024-5246 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5246?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-5246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46485.

When was CVE-2024-5246 published?

CVE-2024-5246 was published on 2024-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5246

CVE-2024-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46485
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300
Published: 2024-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5246?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-5246?: CVE-2024-5246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5246?: CVE-2024-5246 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-5246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46485.
When was CVE-2024-5246 published?: CVE-2024-5246 was published on 2024-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netgear:prosafe_network_management_software_300:1.7.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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