CVE-2023-27360: rax30 — Fix

Description

NETGEAR RAX30 lighttpd Misconfiguration Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the lighttpd HTTP server. The issue results from allowing execution of files from untrusted sources. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19398.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-345 CWE-345

CWE-346 CWE-346

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
netgear	rax30_firmware	< 1.0.10.94
netgear	rax30	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://kb.netgear.com/000065559/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0352 https://kb.netgear.com/000065559/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0352

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-496/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-496/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27360? +

NETGEAR RAX30 lighttpd Misconfiguration Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the lighttpd HTTP server. The issue results from allowing execution of files from untrusted sources. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19398. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-27360? +

CVE-2023-27360 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27360? +

CVE-2023-27360 affects products from netgear, specifically: rax30, rax30_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-27360? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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