Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
X-NetStat Pro 5.63 has a local memory corruption flaw that can let an attacker run code on the affected machine. This is not described as remotely exploitable over the internet, but it is serious where the software is installed on shared, exposed, or high-value workstations.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint risk if X-NetStat Pro 5.63 is present. Prioritize inventory and removal or vendor-supported remediation, especially on privileged administrator workstations, shared systems, or machines handling sensitive data.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write/local buffer overflow in Freshsoftware X-NetStat Pro 5.63. Public descriptions say malicious input handled by HTTP Client or Rules functionality can overwrite EIP after a 264-byte overflow and lead to arbitrary code execution. ExploitDB and VulnCheck publish related references.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running X-NetStat Pro 5.63. Risk is higher where untrusted local users can access the application or where users may process untrusted input through the affected functionality.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public ExploitDB reference, so proof-of-concept information appears publicly available. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a local arbitrary code execution condition in version 5.63. Public exploit reference exists, but active exploitation is not established by the provided sources. No patch version or vendor mitigation is named in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for X-NetStat Pro 5.63 installations.
- Check Freshsoftware guidance for an updated or fixed release.
- Remove the software where it is unnecessary.
- Restrict local access to systems running the application.
- Avoid processing untrusted input through affected functionality until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed product name and version on endpoints.
- Identify users or systems with access to the application.
- Review whether HTTP Client or Rules functionality is used with untrusted input.
- Monitor CVE, VulnCheck, and vendor pages for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46596CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: X-NetStat Pro 5.63 Local Buffer Overflow via EggHunterCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.