ETGEAR 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.
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07 Aug 2025, 14:44
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:netgear:rax50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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Netgear
Netgear rax50 Netgear rax50 Firmware |
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v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8 |
| References | () 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/ - Third Party Advisory |
21 Nov 2024, 08:08
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| References | () https://kb.netgear.com/000065668/Security-Advisory-for-Improper-Remote-Server-Certificate-Validation-on-the-RAX50-PSV-2023-0019 - | |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-893/ - |
03 May 2024, 12:50
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| New CVE |
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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Improper Certificate Validation