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    CVE-2023-35721

    NETGEAR Multiple Routers curl_post Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of multiple NETGEAR routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the update functionality, which operates over HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19981.

    Published:May 3, 2024
    Last Modified:Aug 7, 2025
    EPS:May 3, 2024
    EPSS Score:0.04182
    CVSS Score:8.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Netgear
    Product
    Rax50
    Vendor
    Netgear
    Product
    Rax50 Firmware

    Exploits

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    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
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    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
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    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High