HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-34284
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-34284

CWE-798Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the system configuration. The system contains a hardcoded user account which can be used to access the CLI service as a low-privileged user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19660.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-34284 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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-23-838/
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-23-838/

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-23-838/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-23-838/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-34284
CVSS Score6.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-798
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-34284 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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