Netgear RAX30 (AX2400): Improper Authentication
CVE-2023-1327 is a critical-severity improper authentication vulnerability in Netgear RAX30 (AX2400), with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Netgear RAX30 (AX2400) versions: All versions prior to version 1.0.6.74. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 60% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Update Rax30 Firmware to 1.0.6.74 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on github.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netgear RAX30 (AX2400) | Netgear RAX30 (AX2400) | All versions prior to version 1.0.6.74 | Not stated |
| NETGEAR | Rax30 Firmware | before 1.0.6.74 | 1.0.6.74 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
Official description
Netgear RAX30 (AX2400), prior to version 1.0.6.74, was affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to gain administrative access to the device's web management interface by resetting the admin password.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Authentication
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-pvxx-rv48-qw5mThird Party Advisory
Other references
- drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-10Permissions Required
Recent Improper Authentication vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.6 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 10.0 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
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