CVE-2023-51634

High

Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via 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-19589.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability—

Product

Netgear Rax30 Firmware

PublishedNov 22, 2024

First seenNov 22, 2024

Weakness typeCWE-295CWE-295

How to fix

Update

netgear rax30_firmware1.0.12.100_hotfix or later

Vendor advisories

kb.netgear.com/000065928/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0139

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
netgear rax30_firmware	v < 1.0.12.100_hotfix	1.0.12.100_hotfix

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