ZDI-23-502: (Pwn2Own) NETGEAR RAX30 SOAP Request SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published May 1, 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
May 1, 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-23-502?
The severity of ZDI-23-502 is high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by network-adjacent attackers.
2
How do I fix ZDI-23-502?
To fix ZDI-23-502, users should update their NETGEAR RAX30 routers to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-23-502?
Network-adjacent users of NETGEAR RAX30 routers are affected by ZDI-23-502.
4
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-502?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-23-502 vulnerability on affected NETGEAR RAX30 routers.
5
What impact does ZDI-23-502 have on my router?
ZDI-23-502 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on your NETGEAR RAX30 router, which could compromise the device's security.