PatchTheCVECVE-2026-0407: An insufficient authentication vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows a network adjacent attack
CVE-2026-0407 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting ex5000 firmware, ex3110 firmware, ex6110 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An insufficient authentication vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows a network adjacent attacker with WiFi authentication or a physical Ethernet port connection to bypass the authentication process and access the admin panel.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 84%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2026-01-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-0407?
ex5000 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.1.82; ex3110 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.1.82; ex6110 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.1.82. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-0407 being exploited?
CVE-2026-0407 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-2026-0407 affect?
CVE-2026-0407 affects ex5000 firmware, ex3110 firmware, ex6110 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). An insufficient authentication vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows a network adjacent attacker with WiFi authentication or a physical Ethernet port connection to bypass the authentication process and access the admin pan
How urgent is CVE-2026-0407?
Priority 32/100. High severity
Software pages
Netgear vulnerabilities · Wi-Fi vulnerabilities
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