CVE-2023-38921
CVE-2023-38921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wg302v2 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: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Netgear Wg302v2 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Netgear WG302v2 v5.2.9 and WAG302v2 v5.1.19 were discovered to contain multiple command injection vulnerabilities in the upgrade_handler function via the firmwareRestore and firmwareServerip parameters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38921?
- Netgear WG302v2 v5.2.9 and WAG302v2 v5.1.19 were discovered to contain multiple command injection vulnerabilities in the upgrade_handler function via the firmwareRestore and firmwareServerip parameters.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38921?
- CVE-2023-38921 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-2023-38921 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38921?
- CVE-2023-38921 primarily affects Netgear Wg302v2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38921?
- 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-2023-38921 published?
- CVE-2023-38921 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/FirmRec/IoT-Vulns/tree/main/netgear/upgrade_handler
- https://www.netgear.com/about/security/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wg302v2_firmware:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wag302v2_firmware:5.1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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