CVE-2023-35721CWE-295

NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High · published May 3, 2024

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00997 · 62.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-295 · Improper Certificate Validation
Published
2024-05-03T01:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 01:57Z
    NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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