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CVE-2025-6565VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2025-6565: Netgear WNCE3001 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Affects Netgear WNCE3001Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 24 Jun 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubnetgear/WNCE3001pkg:github/netgear/WNCE3001Other threatsAffected
  • =1.0.0.50
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.

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