CVE-2023-34283: NETGEAR RAX30 USB Share Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

NETGEAR RAX30 USB Share Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of symbolic links on removable USB media. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the router's web server to access arbitrary local files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19498.

Affected Software

3 affected components
All of the following
Netgear RAX30 firmware<1.0.10.94
Netgear RAX30
Netgear RAX30

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:25 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34283?

CVE-2023-34283 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability with moderate severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-34283?

To mitigate CVE-2023-34283, update the NETGEAR RAX30 router firmware to version 1.0.10.94 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-34283?

CVE-2023-34283 affects installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers running vulnerable firmware versions.

4

Can CVE-2023-34283 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-34283 requires physical access to exploit the information disclosure vulnerability.

5

What type of information can be disclosed by exploiting CVE-2023-34283?

Exploiting CVE-2023-34283 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored on the affected NETGEAR RAX30 router.

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