#VU73249 Improper Authentication in RAX30 AX2400 - CVE-2023-1327

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73249

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAX30 AX2400
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

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

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

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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).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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