How severe is CVE-2023-34283?

CVE-2023-34283 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-34283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34283?

CVE-2023-34283 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34283?

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

Does CVE-2023-34283 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-34283 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38364.

When was CVE-2023-34283 published?

CVE-2023-34283 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34283

CVE-2023-34283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rax30 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-38364
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Netgear Rax30 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR RAX30 USB Share Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of symbolic links on removable USB media. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the router's web server to access arbitrary local files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19498.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34283?: NETGEAR RAX30 USB Share Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of symbolic links on removable USB media. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the router's web server to access arbitrary local files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19498.
How severe is CVE-2023-34283?: CVE-2023-34283 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-34283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34283?: CVE-2023-34283 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-34283 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-34283 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38364.
When was CVE-2023-34283 published?: CVE-2023-34283 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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