CVE-2026-0403: NETGEAR RBR750 · Improper Input Validation
Affects NETGEAR RBR750Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 1.1 Low : upgrade to v7.2.7.15 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in v7.2.7.15, V7.2.8.5, v9.10.0.2 +1
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:AmberExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Jan 2026
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEARRBR750 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| NETGEARRBS750 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| NETGEARRBRE960 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| NETGEARRBSE960 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| NETGEARRBR850 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| NETGEARRBS850 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| NETGEARRBE971 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| NETGEARRBE970 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| NETGEARRBR860 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| NETGEARRBS860 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-0403, organizations should implement strict network segmentation to limit access to the router's LAN interface, ensuring only trusted devices and administrators can connect. Enforce strong authentication and access controls on the router to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation. Monitor router logs and network traffic for unusual commands or patterns indicative of command injection attempts. Disable or restrict remote management features unless absolutely necessary, and use VPNs or secure channels for administrative access. Regularly check for firmware updates or security advisories from NETGEAR and apply patches promptly once available. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) capable of identifying anomalous command injection signatures. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint security solutions on devices connected to the LAN to detect lateral movement attempts. Conduct periodic security audits and penetration tests focusing on router configurations and internal network access controls to identify and remediate weaknesses proactively.
Description
An insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR Orbi routers allows attackers connected to the router's LAN to execute OS command injections.
References
- netgear.com/support/product/rbr750 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbs750 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbre960 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbse960 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbr850 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbs850 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbe971 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbe970 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbr860 (opens in a new tab)
- netgear.com/support/product/rbs860 (opens in a new tab)
- kb.netgear.com/000070442/January-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory (opens in a new tab)