Is CVE-2023-51634 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51634 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51634 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2023-51634 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51634?

CVE-2023-51634 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-51634

CWE-295Published: November 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19589.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51634 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 7.5.