CVE-2026-0412: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR JR6150
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR JR6150 (AC750 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit released in 2014) allows administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification of router software and functionality. NETGEAR JR6150 reached End-of-Support status in 2018 and is no longer receiving security updates. NETGEAR strongly recommends replacing these devices with newer NETGEAR models to ensure continued security support and updates. This vulnerability has been identified through firmware emulation in a controlled research environment and has not been verified on production hardware.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0412 involves improper input validation (CWE-20) in the NETGEAR JR6150 router. It permits local network administrators to perform unauthorized modifications to the router's software and functionality. The device is no longer supported or patched by NETGEAR since 2018. The vulnerability was discovered via firmware emulation in a research setting and lacks confirmation on actual deployed hardware. No official remediation or patch is available due to the product's end-of-support status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrative access on the local network can exploit this vulnerability to modify router software and functionality without proper authorization. This could potentially lead to unauthorized configuration changes or compromise of the device. However, the vulnerability has not been confirmed on production hardware, and the device is no longer supported with security updates.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since the NETGEAR JR6150 reached end-of-support in 2018 and no patches are available, NETGEAR strongly recommends replacing affected devices with newer models that receive ongoing security support and updates. There is no official fix or temporary mitigation provided for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-0412: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR JR6150
Description
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR JR6150 (AC750 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit released in 2014) allows administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification of router software and functionality. NETGEAR JR6150 reached End-of-Support status in 2018 and is no longer receiving security updates. NETGEAR strongly recommends replacing these devices with newer NETGEAR models to ensure continued security support and updates. This vulnerability has been identified through firmware emulation in a controlled research environment and has not been verified on production hardware.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0412 involves improper input validation (CWE-20) in the NETGEAR JR6150 router. It permits local network administrators to perform unauthorized modifications to the router's software and functionality. The device is no longer supported or patched by NETGEAR since 2018. The vulnerability was discovered via firmware emulation in a research setting and lacks confirmation on actual deployed hardware. No official remediation or patch is available due to the product's end-of-support status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrative access on the local network can exploit this vulnerability to modify router software and functionality without proper authorization. This could potentially lead to unauthorized configuration changes or compromise of the device. However, the vulnerability has not been confirmed on production hardware, and the device is no longer supported with security updates.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since the NETGEAR JR6150 reached end-of-support in 2018 and no patches are available, NETGEAR strongly recommends replacing affected devices with newer models that receive ongoing security support and updates. There is no official fix or temporary mitigation provided for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-03T04:16:19.215Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a283e948dd33fbd8553f0f7
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 16:25:56 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 08:54:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 48
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