Improper Authentication in Netgear RAX30 (AX2400)



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-1327
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 RAX30 AX2400
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor NETGEAR

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU73249

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1327

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the password reset form "/pwd_reset/pwd_reset_passwordReset.html" and POST requests to "/pwd_reset/reset_pwd.cgi". A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and reset the admin password.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RAX30 AX2400: 1.0.5.70

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-10


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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