CVE-2025-6565: Netgear WNCE3001 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Netgear WNCE3001Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubnetgear/WNCE3001pkg:github/netgear/WNCE3001Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
1. Immediate Inventory and Identification: Conduct a thorough inventory of all network adapters in use, specifically identifying any Netgear WNCE3001 devices running firmware version 1.0.0.50. 2. Network Segmentation: Isolate devices using the vulnerable adapter on separate network segments with strict access controls to limit potential lateral movement if compromised. 3. Disable or Replace: Where feasible, disable the use of the WNCE3001 adapter or replace it with alternative wireless adapters that are not affected by this vulnerability. 4. Firewall and IDS/IPS Rules: Implement network-level filtering to block or monitor suspicious HTTP POST requests targeting the device’s management interface, focusing on anomalous Host header values. 5. Vendor Communication: Engage with Netgear for official patches or firmware updates and apply them promptly once available. 6. Endpoint Protection: Enhance endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities to detect exploitation attempts or unusual behavior indicative of compromise. 7. User Awareness: Educate users about the risks of using outdated or unsupported hardware and encourage reporting of unusual device behavior. 8. Monitor Public Exploit Releases: Stay vigilant for any emerging exploit code or attack campaigns leveraging this vulnerability to adjust defenses accordingly.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Netgear WNCE3001 1.0.0.50. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function http_d of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.