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CVE-2023-38925: Netgear DC112A 1.0.0.64, EX6200 1.0.3.94 and R6300v2 1.0.4.8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via

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CVE-2023-38925 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dc112a firmware, ex6200 firmware, r6300v2 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Netgear DC112A 1.0.0.64, EX6200 1.0.3.94 and R6300v2 1.0.4.8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the http_passwd parameter in password.cgi.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance15.2% (top 3%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-120
Published2023-08-07
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netgear

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

netgear dc112a firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0.0.64
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.64
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netgear ex6200 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0.3.94
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3.94
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netgear r6300v2 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.0.4.8
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4.8
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-38925?

dc112a firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; ex6200 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; r6300v2 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-38925 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38925 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-38925 affect?

CVE-2023-38925 affects dc112a firmware, ex6200 firmware, r6300v2 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Netgear DC112A 1.0.0.64, EX6200 1.0.3.94 and R6300v2 1.0.4.8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the http_passwd parameter in password.cgi.

How urgent is CVE-2023-38925?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

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