How severe is CVE-2023-51634?

CVE-2023-51634 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51634 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51634?

CVE-2023-51634 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51634?

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.

Does CVE-2023-51634 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51634 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56346.

When was CVE-2023-51634 published?

CVE-2023-51634 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51634

CVE-2023-51634 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rax30 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56346
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Netgear Rax30 Firmware
Published: 2024-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR RAX30 Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19589.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51634?: NETGEAR RAX30 Improper Certificate Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19589.
How severe is CVE-2023-51634?: CVE-2023-51634 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51634 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51634?: CVE-2023-51634 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51634?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-51634 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51634 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56346.
When was CVE-2023-51634 published?: CVE-2023-51634 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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