#VU75647 Configuration in RAX30 - CVE-2023-27360

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75647

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27360

CWE-ID: CWE-16

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAX30
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The issue may allow a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the misconfiguration of the lighttpd HTTP server. A remote user on the local network can execute arbitrary code on the target device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RAX30: before 1.0.10.94

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-496/
https://kb.netgear.com/000065559/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2022-0352

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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