VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2023-28337

CVSS score8.8 HIGH

EPSS probability0.72%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2023-03-15

Last modified2026-06-17

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.