PatchTheCVECVE-2026-9214: Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the NETGEAR R7000 models allows authenticated administrators c
CVE-2026-9214 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) affecting r7000 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the NETGEAR R7000 models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · 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-2026-9214?
r7000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-9214 being exploited?
CVE-2026-9214 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-2026-9214 affect?
CVE-2026-9214 affects r7000 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the NETGEAR R7000 models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality.
How urgent is CVE-2026-9214?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.