Netgear Orbi 760 SOAP API improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Netgear Orbi 760. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component SOAP API. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-41183. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Netgear Orbi 760 (unknown version) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component SOAP API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

NETGEAR Orbi 760 SOAP API Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. 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. Was ZDI-CAN-20524.

The weakness was disclosed 08/31/2023 as ZDI-23-1283. The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-41183 since 08/24/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at kb.netgear.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: kb.netgear.com

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08/24/2023 🔍
08/31/2023 +7 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: ZDI-23-1283
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2023-41183 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41183
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238432

Entryinfo

Created: 08/31/2023 07:53
Updated: 08/08/2025 23:50
Changes: 08/31/2023 07:53 (40), 08/08/2025 23:50 (27)
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