ZDI-23-1161: NETGEAR RAX30 UPnP Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 22, 2023
·Updated
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netgear RAX30
Event History
Aug 22, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
Mar 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:22 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of ZDI-23-1161?
The severity of ZDI-23-1161 is critical, as it allows remote code execution by network-adjacent attackers without authentication.
2
How do I fix ZDI-23-1161?
To fix ZDI-23-1161, update your NETGEAR RAX30 router to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-23-1161?
ZDI-23-1161 affects users of NETGEAR RAX30 routers installed on networks.
4
Can ZDI-23-1161 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-23-1161 can only be exploited by attackers who are on the same network as the affected router.
5
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-1161?
No, ZDI-23-1161 can be exploited without requiring any form of authentication.