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CVE-2023-33532: There is a command injection vulnerability in the Netgear R6250 router with Firmware Version 1.0.4.48.

There is a command injection vulnerability in the Netgear R6250 router with Firmware Version 1.0.4.48. If an attacker gains web management privileges, they can inject commands into the post request parameters, thereby gaining shell privileges.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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CVE-2023-33532 is reported as a command injection issue in Netgear R6250 firmware 1.0.4.48. A successful attacker could gain shell-level control of the router, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The source description says web management privileges are needed, so exposed or poorly controlled router administration is the main business concern. Likely exposure is limited to Netgear R6250 routers running firmware 1.0.4.48, especially where web management is reachable from untrusted networks. The structured affected-product fields are listed as n/a, so asset confirmation must rely on device model and firmware evidence. Prioritize any confirmed R6250 running firmware 1.0.4.48, especially if management is exposed. The potential impact is full router compromise, but remediation depends on vendor guidance not included in the source bundle. Mitigation focus: Identify any Netgear R6250 devices and confirm firmware version.; Check NETGEAR support guidance for fixed firmware or vendor mitigation.; Restrict web management access to trusted administrative networks only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-33532Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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