MEDIUM
CVE-2023-27850
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router prior to V1.0.10.94 contains a file sharing mechanism that allows users with access to this feature to access arbitrary files on the device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-27850 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 6.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
All References (2)
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https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-9Third Party Advisory
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https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-9Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-27850
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 10, 2023
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-27850 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.