Advisory Details

August 30th, 2023

NETGEAR Orbi 760 SOAP API Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-23-1283
ZDI-CAN-20524

CVE ID CVE-2023-41183
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS NETGEAR
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Orbi 760
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR Orbi 760 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the SOAP API. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS NETGEAR has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.netgear.com/000065734/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-the-RBR760-PSV-2023-0052
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-03-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-08-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Xin'an Zhou and Zhiyun Qian
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