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CVE-2023-35721

Summary
Assigner-zdi
Assigner Org ID-99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At-03 May, 2024 | 01:57
Updated At-02 Aug, 2024 | 16:30
Rejected At-
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NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:zdi
Assigner Org ID:99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At:03 May, 2024 | 01:57
Updated At:02 Aug, 2024 | 16:30
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

Affected Products
Vendor
NETGEAR, Inc.NETGEAR
Product
Multiple Routers
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • 1.0.12.120_2.0.83
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-295CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-295
Description: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.08.1HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.0
Base score: 8.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/
x_research-advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019
vendor-advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/
Resource:
x_research-advisory
Hyperlink: https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019
Resource:
vendor-advisory
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
NETGEAR, Inc.netgear
Product
rax50_firmware
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:netgear:rax50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 1.1.15.128 (custom)
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2. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/
x_research-advisory
x_transferred
https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019
vendor-advisory
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/
Resource:
x_research-advisory
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_transferred
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▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Published At:03 May, 2024 | 02:15
Updated At:07 Aug, 2025 | 14:44

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.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.18.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Secondary3.08.1HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 8.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.0
Base score: 8.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches
NETGEAR, Inc.
netgear
>>rax50_firmware>>Versions before 1.0.15.128(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
NETGEAR, Inc.
netgear
>>rax50>>-
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:rax50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-295Secondaryzdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
CWE ID: CWE-295
Type: Secondary
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
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References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Resource:
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Third Party Advisory

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