CVE-2025-5495: A vulnerability was found in Netgear WNR614 1.1.0.28_1.0.1WW

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2025-5495 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting wnr614 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Netgear WNR614 1.1.0.28_1.0.1WW. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with the input %00currentsetting.htm leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This issue appears to have been circulating as an 0day since 2024.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2025-06-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: netgear

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-03 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netgear wnr614 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.1.0.28

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0.28

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-2025-5495?

wnr614 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5495 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5495 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-2025-5495 affect?

CVE-2025-5495 affects wnr614 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability was found in Netgear WNR614 1.1.0.28_1.0.1WW. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with the input %00currentsetting.htm leads to improper authenticat

How urgent is CVE-2025-5495?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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