HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-27357
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-27357

CWE-306Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR RAX30 GetInfo Missing Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of SOAP requests. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-19608.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-27357 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear2 product(s)
rax30 firmwarerax30
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065619/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0348
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-497/
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065619/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0348
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-497/

All References (4)

→
https://kb.netgear.com/000065619/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0348Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-497/Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.netgear.com/000065619/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0348Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-497/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-27357
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-27357 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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