CVE-2023-51634

NETGEAR RAX30 Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19589.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory netgear.com
Affected: NETGEAR RAX30
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-583/ third party advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065928/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0139 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51634?
CVE-2023-51634 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-51634?
To fix CVE-2023-51634, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-51634 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-51634 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-51634?
CVE-2023-51634 affects NETGEAR RAX30.
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