CVE-2023-38591

Name: CVE-2023-38591
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-07T19:15:10.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38591 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear DG834Gv5 1.6.01.34 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wla_temp_ssid parameters at bsw_ssid.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgear DG834Gv5 1.6.01.34 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wla_temp_ssid parameters at bsw_ssid.cgi.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Dg834gv5 Firmware	1.6.01.34

References

https://github.com/FirmRec/IoT-Vulns/blob/main/netgear/nvram_ssid/README.mdExploit
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/FirmRec/IoT-Vulns/blob/main/netgear/nvram_ssid/README.mdExploit
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38591?

Netgear DG834Gv5 1.6.01.34 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wla_temp_ssid parameters at bsw_ssid.cgi.

How severe is CVE-2023-38591?

CVE-2023-38591 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38591?

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-2023-38591?

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Source: NVD / NIST