CVE-2023-28337

Summary

When uploading a firmware image to a Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router (RAX30), a hidden “forceFWUpdate” parameter may be provided to force the upgrade to complete and bypass certain validation checks. End users can use this to upload modified, unofficial, and potentially malicious firmware to the device.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
n/aNETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router (RAX30)All known versionsaffected

Weaknesses

  • Signature Bypass

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References