CVE-2026-0407
Insufficient Authentication in NETGEAR WiFi Extenders Allows Admin Access
Publication date: 2026-01-13
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Netgear, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| netgear | ex5000_firmware | to 1.0.1.82 (exc) |
| netgear | ex3110_firmware | to 1.0.1.82 (exc) |
| netgear | ex6110_firmware | to 1.0.1.82 (exc) |
| netgear | ex2800_firmware | to 1.0.1.82 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-287 | When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an insufficient authentication flaw in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders. It allows an attacker who is either connected to the WiFi network or physically connected via an Ethernet port to bypass the authentication process and gain access to the device's admin panel.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access the admin panel of the NETGEAR WiFi range extender without proper authentication. This could lead to unauthorized changes to device settings, potential network compromise, and exposure of sensitive network information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that your NETGEAR WiFi range extender has the latest firmware installed. If your device does not have automatic updates enabled, manually verify the firmware version and update it to the latest release provided by NETGEAR to prevent exploitation. [2]