CVE-2023-27853

Name: CVE-2023-27853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-10T18:15:17.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 19.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27853 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router prior to V1.0.10.94 contains a format string vulnerability in a SOAP service that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.. EPSS estimates a 19.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router prior to V1.0.10.94 contains a format string vulnerability in a SOAP service that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

19.68%

97.1th 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://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-9Third Party Advisory
https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-9Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27853?

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router prior to V1.0.10.94 contains a format string vulnerability in a SOAP service that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device.

How severe is CVE-2023-27853?

CVE-2023-27853 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27853?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-27853?

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Source: NVD / NIST