HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-41183
HIGH

CVE-2023-41183

CWE-306Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR Orbi 760 SOAP API Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR Orbi 760 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the SOAP API. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20524.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-41183 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear2 product(s)
rbr760 firmwarerbr760
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/000065734/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-the-RBR760-PSV-2023-0052
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1283/
ADVISORYhttps://kb.netgear.com/000065734/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-the-RBR760-PSV-2023-0052
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1283/

All References (4)

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https://kb.netgear.com/000065734/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-the-RBR760-PSV-2023-0052Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1283/Third Party Advisory
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https://kb.netgear.com/000065734/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-the-RBR760-PSV-2023-0052Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1283/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-41183
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-41183 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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