CVE-2023-27360

Name: CVE-2023-27360
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:14.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27360 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR RAX30 lighttpd Misconfiguration Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rax30 Firmware	< 1.0.10.94

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000065559/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0352Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-496/Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065559/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0352Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-496/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27360?

How severe is CVE-2023-27360?

CVE-2023-27360 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27360?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST