FKIE_CVE-2023-28337

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2023-03-15 23:15 - Updated: 2026-06-17 05:47
Severity
8.8 (High) - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
When uploading a firmware image to a Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router (RAX30), a hidden “forceFWUpdate” parameter may be provided to force the upgrade to complete and bypass certain validation checks. End users can use this to upload modified, unofficial, and potentially malicious firmware to the device.
References
vulnreport@tenable.comhttps://drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12Permissions Required
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12Permissions Required
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
netgear rax30_firmware *
netgear rax30 -
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