How severe is CVE-2023-33533?

CVE-2023-33533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-33533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33533?

CVE-2023-33533 primarily affects Netgear D6220 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33533?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-33533 published?

CVE-2023-33533 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33533

CVE-2023-33533 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear D6220 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netgear D6220 Firmware
Published: 2023-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear D6220 with Firmware Version 1.0.0.80, D8500 with Firmware Version 1.0.3.60, R6700 with Firmware Version 1.0.2.26, and R6900 with Firmware Version 1.0.2.26 are vulnerable to Command Injection. If an attacker gains web management privileges, they can inject commands into the post request parameters, gaining shell privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33533?: Netgear D6220 with Firmware Version 1.0.0.80, D8500 with Firmware Version 1.0.3.60, R6700 with Firmware Version 1.0.2.26, and R6900 with Firmware Version 1.0.2.26 are vulnerable to Command Injection. If an attacker gains web management privileges, they can inject commands into the post request parameters, gaining shell privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-33533?: CVE-2023-33533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-33533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33533?: CVE-2023-33533 primarily affects Netgear D6220 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-33533 published?: CVE-2023-33533 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d6220_firmware:1.0.0.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d8500_firmware:1.0.3.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6700_firmware:1.0.2.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900_firmware:1.0.2.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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