Netgear ProSafe FS726TP Web Server insufficiently protected credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Netgear ProSafe FS726TP. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Server. Executing a manipulation can lead to insufficiently protected credentials. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-24498. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netgear ProSafe FS726TP (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Web Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-522. The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An uspecified endpoint in the web server of the switch does not properly authenticate the user identity, and may allow downloading a config page with the password to the switch in clear text.

The weakness was presented 02/15/2023. The advisory is shared for download at gov.il. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-24498 since 01/24/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/21/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1552.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-28516). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Insufficiently protected credentials
CWE: CWE-522
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

01/24/2023 🔍
02/15/2023 +22 days 🔍
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10/21/2025 +979 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: gov.il
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-24498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-24498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221128
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2023 22:15
Updated: 10/21/2025 07:59
Changes: 02/15/2023 22:15 (46), 10/21/2025 07:59 (16)
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