CVE-2023-35721

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductNetgear Rax50 Firmware
PublishedMay 3, 2024
First seenMay 3, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-295CWE-295

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
netgear rax50_firmwarev < 1.0.15.1281.0.15.128

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