CVE-2026-0417: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR MR60
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR devices allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to tamper with the router's integrity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in NETGEAR MR60 devices is due to improper input validation (CWE-20). Authenticated administrators connected locally can exploit this flaw to alter the router's integrity. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction is required, but privileges are high and access is local. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated administrator access on the local network can tamper with the router's integrity, potentially affecting device configuration or operation. The impact is limited by the requirement for high 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 users and networks only.
CVE-2026-0417: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR MR60
Description
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR devices allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to tamper with the router's integrity.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in NETGEAR MR60 devices is due to improper input validation (CWE-20). Authenticated administrators connected locally can exploit this flaw to alter the router's integrity. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction is required, but privileges are high and access is local. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated administrator access on the local network can tamper with the router's integrity, potentially affecting device configuration or operation. The impact is limited by the requirement for high 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 users and networks only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-03T04:16:24.254Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a283e948dd33fbd8553f120
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 4:25:56 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 4:42:33 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:56:16 AM
Views: 7
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