CVE-2026-11738
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Authenticated Admin Command Injection in NETGEAR Router Models

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Netgear, Inc.

Description
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-11738
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56193

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netgear router *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an insufficient input validation issue in certain NETGEAR router models. It allows authenticated administrators on the local network to make unauthorized changes to the router's software and functionality.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local network access and admin privileges could modify router settings, potentially leading to network disruptions, unauthorized access, or exposure of sensitive data transmitted through the router.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized network modifications, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA by exposing sensitive data or failing to maintain secure configurations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NETGEAR router firmware to the latest version to address the insufficient input validation issue. Restrict administrative access to trusted users only and monitor network traffic for unauthorized modifications.

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