How severe is CVE-2023-38412?

CVE-2023-38412 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-2023-38412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38412?

CVE-2023-38412 affects Netgear R6900p Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38412?

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-2023-38412 published?

CVE-2023-38412 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38412

CVE-2023-38412 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6900p 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Netgear R6900p Firmware
Published: 2023-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear R6900P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wlg_ssid parameters at ia_ap_setting.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38412?: Netgear R6900P v1.3.3.154 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the wla_ssid and wlg_ssid parameters at ia_ap_setting.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2023-38412?: CVE-2023-38412 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-2023-38412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38412?: CVE-2023-38412 affects Netgear R6900p Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38412?: 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-2023-38412 published?: CVE-2023-38412 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900p_firmware:1.3.3.154:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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