How severe is CVE-2023-38925?

CVE-2023-38925 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-2023-38925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38925?

CVE-2023-38925 primarily affects Netgear Dc112a Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38925?

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-2023-38925 published?

CVE-2023-38925 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38925

CVE-2023-38925 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Dc112a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Netgear Dc112a Firmware
Published: 2023-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear DC112A 1.0.0.64, EX6200 1.0.3.94 and R6300v2 1.0.4.8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the http_passwd parameter in password.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38925?: Netgear DC112A 1.0.0.64, EX6200 1.0.3.94 and R6300v2 1.0.4.8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the http_passwd parameter in password.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2023-38925?: CVE-2023-38925 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-2023-38925 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38925?: CVE-2023-38925 primarily affects Netgear Dc112a Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38925?: 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-2023-38925 published?: CVE-2023-38925 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:dc112a_firmware:1.0.0.64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex6200_firmware:1.0.3.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6300v2_firmware:1.0.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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