How severe is CVE-2023-38928?

CVE-2023-38928 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38928?

CVE-2023-38928 affects Netgear R7100lg Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38928?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-38928 published?

CVE-2023-38928 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38928

CVE-2023-38928 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear R7100lg Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netgear R7100lg Firmware
Published: 2023-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear R7100LG 1.0.0.78 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the password parameter at usb_remote_invite.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38928?: Netgear R7100LG 1.0.0.78 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the password parameter at usb_remote_invite.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2023-38928?: CVE-2023-38928 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38928?: CVE-2023-38928 affects Netgear R7100lg Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38928?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38928 published?: CVE-2023-38928 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7100lg_firmware:1.0.0.78:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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