CVE-2026-9216: An insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR RAX series models allows a network-adjace

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-9216?

rax30 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.9.92; rax35 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.10.72; rax38 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.6.106. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-9216 being exploited?

CVE-2026-9216 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-9216 affect?

CVE-2026-9216 affects rax30 firmware, rax35 firmware, rax38 firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). An insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR RAX series models allows a network-adjacent attacker having network access (such as WiFi credentials) to crash the router's management UI. There is no confidentiality or i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-9216?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-9216 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting rax30 firmware, rax35 firmware, rax38 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR RAX series models allows a network-adjacent attacker having network access (such as WiFi credentials) to crash the router's management UI. There is no confidentiality or integrity impact. A crash of the router's management UI does not impact the availability of the router's core services like WiFi network.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121
Published	2026-09-08
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): Netgear, Inc. · Vendor: netgear

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-08 18:21 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 17:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netgear rax30 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.9.92

Fixed in: 1.0.9.92

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

netgear rax35 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.10.72

Fixed in: 1.0.10.72

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

netgear rax38 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.6.106

Fixed in: 1.0.6.106

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

netgear rax40 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.6.106

Fixed in: 1.0.6.106

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

netgear raxe300 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.10.72

Fixed in: 1.0.10.72

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-9216?

rax30 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.9.92; rax35 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.10.72; rax38 firmware: upgrade to 1.0.6.106. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-9216 being exploited?

CVE-2026-9216 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-2026-9216 affect?

CVE-2026-9216 affects rax30 firmware, rax35 firmware, rax38 firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). An insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR RAX series models allows a network-adjacent attacker having network access (such as WiFi credentials) to crash the router's management UI. There is no confidentiality or i

How urgent is CVE-2026-9216?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Netgear vulnerabilities · Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

References

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