Vulnerability in Netgear Nighthawk RAX30 Router Allows Unauthorized Firmware Uploads
CVE-2023-28337

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router (RAX30)
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 March 2023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router (RAX30) that permits unauthorized firmware uploads. By exploiting a hidden 'forceFWUpdate' parameter during the firmware image upload process, attackers can bypass essential validation steps. This flaw allows the installation of modified, unofficial, and potentially harmful firmware on the router, posing significant security risks to network integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router (RAX30) All known versions

References

https://drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12

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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