CVE-2023-28337 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rax30 Firmware	All versions
Netgear	Rax30	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12Permissions Required
https://drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12Permissions Required

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-28337?

CVE-2023-28337 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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. E...

How severe is CVE-2023-28337?

CVE-2023-28337 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28337?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Rax30 Firmware, Netgear Rax30.