CVE-2023-28337
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CVE-2023-28337 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. When uploading a firmware image to a Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router (RAX30), a hidden “forceFWUpdate” parameter may be provided to force the upgrade to complete and bypass certain validation checks. End users can use this to upload modified, unofficial, and potentially malicious firmware to the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When uploading a firmware image to a Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router (RAX30), a hidden “forceFWUpdate” parameter may be provided to force the upgrade to complete and bypass certain validation checks. End users can use this to upload modified, unofficial, and potentially malicious firmware to the device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Rax30 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12Permissions Required
- https://drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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