CVE-2026-0419: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR JR6150
Insufficient input validation in NETGEAR JR6150 (AC750 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit released in 2014) allows users connected to the local WiFi Networks to execute operating system commands. NETGEAR JR6150 has reached End-of-Support phase as of 2018 , and no further security updates are planned. 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
CVE-2026-0419 is a medium severity vulnerability in the NETGEAR JR6150 AC750 WiFi Router caused by improper input validation (CWE-20). This flaw allows local WiFi users with low privileges to execute operating system commands on the device. The vulnerability was discovered via firmware emulation and remains unconfirmed on actual hardware. The product is end-of-support since 2018, with no planned patches or fixes from NETGEAR.
Potential Impact
An attacker connected to the local WiFi network could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected router, potentially compromising device integrity and network security. However, exploitation requires local network access and the vulnerability has not been observed in the wild or verified on production devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available as the NETGEAR JR6150 reached end-of-support in 2018. NETGEAR strongly recommends replacing these devices with newer models that receive ongoing security updates to maintain security posture.
CVE-2026-0419: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR JR6150
Description
Insufficient input validation in NETGEAR JR6150 (AC750 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit released in 2014) allows users connected to the local WiFi Networks to execute operating system commands. NETGEAR JR6150 has reached End-of-Support phase as of 2018 , and no further security updates are planned. 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 4.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-0419 is a medium severity vulnerability in the NETGEAR JR6150 AC750 WiFi Router caused by improper input validation (CWE-20). This flaw allows local WiFi users with low privileges to execute operating system commands on the device. The vulnerability was discovered via firmware emulation and remains unconfirmed on actual hardware. The product is end-of-support since 2018, with no planned patches or fixes from NETGEAR.
Potential Impact
An attacker connected to the local WiFi network could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected router, potentially compromising device integrity and network security. However, exploitation requires local network access and the vulnerability has not been observed in the wild or verified on production devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available as the NETGEAR JR6150 reached end-of-support in 2018. NETGEAR strongly recommends replacing these devices with newer models that receive ongoing security updates to maintain security posture.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-03T04:16:25.919Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a283e988dd33fbd8553f3c6
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 4:26:00 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 4:42:25 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:56:26 AM
Views: 6
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