High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Mar 15, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-28337
CVE-2023-28337
Description
When uploading a firmware image to a Netgear Nighthawk Wifi6 Router (RAX30), a hidden “forceFWUpdate” parameter may be provided to force the upgrade to complete and bypass certain validation checks. End users can use this to upload modified, unofficial, and potentially malicious firmware to the device.
Affected products
3- Netgear/Nighthawk Wifi6 Router (RAX30)description
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- drupal9.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-12nvdPermissions Required
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