8.8
CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-38921: Command Injection

First published: Mon Aug 07 2023(Updated: )

Netgear WG302v2 v5.2.9 and WAG302v2 v5.1.19 were discovered to contain multiple command injection vulnerabilities in the upgrade_handler function via the firmwareRestore and firmwareServerip parameters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear WG302v2=5.2.9
Netgear WG302v2 Firmware
Netgear WG302v2 Firmware=5.1.19
Netgear WAG302v2 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38921.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38921?

    The severity of CVE-2023-38921 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • Which Netgear devices are affected by CVE-2023-38921?

    Netgear WG302v2 v5.2.9 and WAG302v2 v5.1.19 are affected by CVE-2023-38921.

  • What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2023-38921?

    CVE-2023-38921 is a command injection vulnerability in the upgrade_handler function of Netgear WG302v2 v5.2.9 and WAG302v2 v5.1.19, specifically in the firmwareRestore and firmwareServerip parameters.

  • Are there any fixes available for CVE-2023-38921?

    Please refer to the official Netgear security advisory for information on available fixes.

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