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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:rax50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Aug 2025, 14:44

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:h:netgear:rax50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Netgear rax50
Netgear rax50 Firmware
Netgear
References () https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019 - () https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019 - Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/ - () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/ - Third Party Advisory
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.1
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8

Information

Published : 2024-05-03 02:15

Updated : 2025-08-07 14:44


NVD link : CVE-2023-35721

Mitre link : CVE-2023-35721

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-35721


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Products Affected

netgear

  • rax50
  • rax50_firmware
CWE
CWE-295

Improper Certificate Validation