CVE-2025-12941
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-09

Assigner: Netgear, Inc.

Description
Denial of Service Vulnerability in NETGEAR C6220 and C6230 (DOCSIS® 3.0 Two-in-one Cable Modem + WiFi Router) allows authenticated local WiFi users reboot the router.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-09
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-12941
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netgear c6230 *
netgear c6220 *
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CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Denial of Service (DoS) issue in NETGEAR C6220 and C6230 cable modem and WiFi router devices. It allows an authenticated local WiFi user to reboot the router, causing a temporary disruption of network services.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who is an authenticated local WiFi user can exploit this vulnerability to reboot the router, resulting in a denial of service. This can interrupt internet connectivity and network availability for all users relying on the affected device.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, NETGEAR recommends against allowing untrusted users or devices on the WiFi network. Restrict WiFi access to trusted users only to reduce the risk of an authenticated local user exploiting this vulnerability to reboot the router. Note that no fixes are planned for this issue. [3]

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