NETGEAR RAX30 UPnP Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-40479

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Rax30
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-40479?

A security flaw has been identified within the UPnP service in NETGEAR RAX30 routers, enabling network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of user-inputted strings. This allows exploitation without any authentication, posing significant risks if left unaddressed. Attackers can operate with root-level privileges, potentially compromising the entire device. Effective protective measures should be taken immediately to mitigate this security issue, as listed in security advisories from NETGEAR.

Affected Version(s)

RAX30 1.0.6.74_1

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1161/
x_research-advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065645/Security-Advisory-for-Mu...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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