How severe is CVE-2023-34284?

CVE-2023-34284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-34284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34284?

CVE-2023-34284 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34284?

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

Does CVE-2023-34284 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-34284 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38365.

When was CVE-2023-34284 published?

CVE-2023-34284 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34284

CVE-2023-34284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rax30 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-38365
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Netgear Rax30 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the system configuration. The system contains a hardcoded user account which can be used to access the CLI service as a low-privileged user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19660.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34284?: NETGEAR RAX30 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the system configuration. The system contains a hardcoded user account which can be used to access the CLI service as a low-privileged user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19660.
How severe is CVE-2023-34284?: CVE-2023-34284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-34284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34284?: CVE-2023-34284 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34284?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-34284 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-34284 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38365.
When was CVE-2023-34284 published?: CVE-2023-34284 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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