How severe is CVE-2023-27370?

CVE-2023-27370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27370 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27370?

CVE-2023-27370 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27370?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-27370 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27370 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31146.

When was CVE-2023-27370 published?

CVE-2023-27370 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27370

CVE-2023-27370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rax30 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31146
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Netgear Rax30 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Device Configuration Cleartext Storage Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the handling of device configuration. The issue results from the storage of configuration secrets in plaintext. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-19841.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27370?: NETGEAR RAX30 Device Configuration Cleartext Storage Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the handling of device configuration. The issue results from the storage of configuration secrets in plaintext. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-19841.
How severe is CVE-2023-27370?: CVE-2023-27370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27370 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27370?: CVE-2023-27370 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27370?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-27370 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27370 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31146.
When was CVE-2023-27370 published?: CVE-2023-27370 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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