Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router
CVE-2023-27851

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2023

Summary

The NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router, prior to version V1.0.10.94, has a vulnerability in its file sharing mechanism. This flaw inadvertently grants users with upload permissions the ability to execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized control and compromise of the router's functionality.

Affected Version(s)

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router prior to V1.0.10.94

References

https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-9

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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