#VU76464 Use of hard-coded credentials in RAX30 - CVE-2023-34284


| Updated: 2023-06-09

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76464

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34284

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code within the system configuration. A remote unauthenticated attacker on the local network can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RAX30: before 1.0.10.94


External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000065650/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-RAX30-PSV-2023-0003-PSV-2023-0004
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-838/


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).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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