CVE-2026-0410: CWE-20 Insufficient input validation in NETGEAR R7000
Authenticated administrators connected to the local network can gain elevated access to the router and make unauthorized changes to router software and functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves insufficient input validation in the NETGEAR R7000 router firmware. Authenticated administrators connected locally can leverage this flaw to escalate privileges and make unauthorized modifications to the router's software and functionality. The CVSS 4.0 score of 1.9 reflects low severity, with high attack complexity and required privileges. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator on the local network could gain elevated access beyond intended permissions, enabling unauthorized changes to router software and functionality. The impact is limited by the requirement for local administrator authentication and high attack complexity. There is no indication of remote exploitation or widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users and networks only. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-0410: CWE-20 Insufficient input validation in NETGEAR R7000
Description
Authenticated administrators connected to the local network can gain elevated access to the router and make unauthorized changes to router software and functionality.
CVSS v4.0
Score 1.9low
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves insufficient input validation in the NETGEAR R7000 router firmware. Authenticated administrators connected locally can leverage this flaw to escalate privileges and make unauthorized modifications to the router's software and functionality. The CVSS 4.0 score of 1.9 reflects low severity, with high attack complexity and required privileges. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator on the local network could gain elevated access beyond intended permissions, enabling unauthorized changes to router software and functionality. The impact is limited by the requirement for local administrator authentication and high attack complexity. There is no indication of remote exploitation or widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users and networks only. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-03T04:16:17.013Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a283e948dd33fbd8553f0db
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 4:25:56 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 4:55:59 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:58:14 AM
Views: 6
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