CVE-2026-0416: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR RAXE450
Authenticated administrators connected to the local network can modify router functionality beyond what is intended through the standard management interface.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in the NETGEAR RAXE450 router firmware version V1.0.12.96. Authenticated administrators connected locally can exploit this flaw to alter router functionality beyond what is intended by the management interface. The CVSS 4.3 score reflects a medium severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator on the local network can manipulate the router's functionality beyond intended capabilities, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes or disruption of normal operation. The impact is limited by the requirement for administrative privileges and local network access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and secure local network access to prevent unauthorized administrators from exploiting this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-0416: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR RAXE450
Description
Authenticated administrators connected to the local network can modify router functionality beyond what is intended through the standard management interface.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in the NETGEAR RAXE450 router firmware version V1.0.12.96. Authenticated administrators connected locally can exploit this flaw to alter router functionality beyond what is intended by the management interface. The CVSS 4.3 score reflects a medium severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and high privileges required. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator on the local network can manipulate the router's functionality beyond intended capabilities, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes or disruption of normal operation. The impact is limited by the requirement for administrative privileges and local network access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and secure local network access to prevent unauthorized administrators from exploiting this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-03T04:16:23.205Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a283e948dd33fbd8553f11c
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 4:25:56 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 4:55:34 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:56:31 AM
Views: 6
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