CVE-2023-27358 NETGEAR RAX30 SOAP Request SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code on NETGEAR RAX30 routers via SQL injection in SOAP requests without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-27358?

CVE-2023-27358 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in NETGEAR RAX30, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NETGEAR RAX30 SOAP Request SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR RAX30 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of specific SOAP requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-19754.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27358?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Netgear Rax30 Firmware, Netgear Rax35 Firmware, Netgear Rax38 Firmware, Netgear Rax40 Firmware, Netgear Raxe300 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27358?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27358 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-27358 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27358 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xhc-r63q-9qm6.