CVE-2023-49007

Name: CVE-2023-49007
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-08T14:15:07.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 8.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49007 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Netgear Orbi RBR750 firmware before V7.2.6.21, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in /usr/sbin/httpd.. EPSS estimates a 8.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Netgear Orbi RBR750 firmware before V7.2.6.21, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in /usr/sbin/httpd.

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

8.97%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rbr750 Firmware	< 7.2.6.21

References

https://github.com/5erua/netgear_orbi_overflow_vulnerability/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/5erua/netgear_orbi_overflow_vulnerability/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49007?

In Netgear Orbi RBR750 firmware before V7.2.6.21, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in /usr/sbin/httpd.

How severe is CVE-2023-49007?

CVE-2023-49007 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49007?

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-2023-49007?

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Source: NVD / NIST