HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-34283
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-34283

CWE-59Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR RAX30 USB Share Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present 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 symbolic links on removable USB media. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the router's web server to access arbitrary local files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19498.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-34283 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), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/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/000065650/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0003-PSV-2023-0004?article=000065650
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-837/
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065650/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0003-PSV-2023-0004?article=000065650
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-837/

All References (4)

→
https://kb.netgear.com/000065650/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0003-PSV-2023-0004?article=000065650Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-837/Third Party Advisory
→
https://kb.netgear.com/000065650/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0003-PSV-2023-0004?article=000065650Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-837/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-34283
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-34283 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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