HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-27358
HIGH

CVE-2023-27358

CWE-89Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR RAX30 SOAP Request SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of specific SOAP requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-19754.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-27358 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear10 product(s)
rax30 firmwarerax30raxe300 firmwareraxe300rax40 firmwarerax40rax35 firmwarerax35rax38 firmwarerax38
Source: NVD CPE · 10 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/000065617/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2022-0349
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-502/
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065617/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2022-0349
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-502/

All References (4)

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https://kb.netgear.com/000065617/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2022-0349Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-502/Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.netgear.com/000065617/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2022-0349Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-502/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-27358
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-27358 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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