Improper Authentication in Netgear RAX30 (AX2400)

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU73249

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1327

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the password reset form "/pwd_reset/pwd_reset_passwordReset.html" and POST requests to "/pwd_reset/reset_pwd.cgi". A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and reset the admin password.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RAX30 AX2400: 1.0.5.70

External links

http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-10

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.