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CVE-2023-27360NVD status: Analyzed

RAX30: Origin Validation Error

CVE-2023-27360 is a high-severity origin validation error vulnerability in RAX30 from NETGEAR, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited from the same local network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected RAX30 versions: 1.0.6.74_1. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update rax30_firmware to 1.0.10.94 or a later version.
  2. Read the advisory on kb.netgear.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
NETGEARRAX301.0.6.74_1Not stated
NETGEARrax30_firmwarebefore 1.0.10.941.0.10.94

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
AdjacentThe attacker must be on the same local network segment.
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:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.18.8HighNVD
CVSS 3.07.5HighCNA (trendmicro.com)

Official description

NETGEAR RAX30 lighttpd Misconfiguration Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the lighttpd HTTP server. The issue results from allowing execution of files from untrusted sources. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19398.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Origin Validation Error

The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.

More Origin Validation Error vulnerabilities (CWE-346)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Third-party and government advisories

Other vulnerabilities in RAX30

All RAX30 vulnerabilities

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