CVE-2023-35721

NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of multiple NETGEAR routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the update functionality, which operates over HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19981.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-39720 NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of multiple NETGEAR routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the update functionality, which operates over HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19981.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Netgear
Netgear rax50
Netgear rax50 Firmware
CPEs cpe:2.3:h:netgear:rax50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Netgear
Netgear rax50
Netgear rax50 Firmware
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 4:30 PM
Reserved
Jun 15, 2023, 8:23 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 3, 2024, 2:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:05 AM