CVE-2023-28337

2023-03-1500:00:00

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cve-2023-28337

firmware image upload

netgear nighthawk

forcefwupdate parameter

validation checks

modified firmware

malicious firmware

AI Score

8.9

Confidence

High

EPSS

0.001

Percentile

40.2%

JSON

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.

CNA Affected

[
  {
    "vendor": "n/a",
    "product": "NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi6 Router (RAX30)",
    "versions": [
      {
        "version": "All known versions",
        "status": "affected"
      }
    ]
  }
]

References

drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12