Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-23-838: NETGEAR RAX30 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 08 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netgear RAX30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-23-838?

    The severity of ZDI-23-838 is high due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-23-838?

    To fix ZDI-23-838, update the NETGEAR RAX30 firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

  • Who is affected by the ZDI-23-838 vulnerability?

    Users with NETGEAR RAX30 routers are affected by the ZDI-23-838 vulnerability.

  • Can ZDI-23-838 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-23-838 can only be exploited by attackers on the same network segment as the router.

  • What type of attack can occur due to ZDI-23-838?

    ZDI-23-838 allows network-adjacent attackers to perform unauthorized access by bypassing authentication.

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