HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-27370
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-27370

CWE-312Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Device Configuration Cleartext Storage Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of device configuration. The issue results from the storage of configuration secrets in plaintext. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-19841.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-27370 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.7.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/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-23-501/
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065619/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0348
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-501/

All References (4)

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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-23-501/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-23-501/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-27370
CVSS Score5.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-27370 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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