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CVE-2026-11736: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR RAX20

0
Low
Published: 08/11/2026 (08/11/2026, 15:06:19 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: NETGEAR
Product: RAX20

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affects certain NETGEAR models allowing an authenticated admin user to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality.

CVSS v4.0

Score 1.9low

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:L/U:Amber

Affected software

NETGEAR

RAX20

Affected versions
>=0

NETGEAR

RAX35v2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.0.16.132

NETGEAR

RAX41

Affected versions
>=0

NETGEAR

RAX41v2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.4.28

NETGEAR

RAX42

Affected versions
>=0

NETGEAR

RAX42v2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.4.28

NETGEAR

RAX43

Affected versions
>=0 <1.0.16.132

NETGEAR

RAX43v2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.4.28

NETGEAR

RAX45

Affected versions
>=0

NETGEAR

RAX49S

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.4.28

NETGEAR

RAX50

Affected versions
>=0 <1.0.16.132

NETGEAR

RAX50S

Affected versions
>=0

NETGEAR

RAX50v2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.4.28

NETGEAR

RAX54Sv2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.4.28

NETGEAR

RAX54v2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.4.28

NETGEAR

RAXE450

Affected versions
>=0

NETGEAR

RAXE500

Affected versions
>=0 <1.2.14.114

NETGEAR

XR1000

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.0.22

NETGEAR

XR1000v2

Affected versions
>=0 <1.1.0.22

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 15:48:19 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in NETGEAR RAX20 routers is caused by improper input validation leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. An authenticated admin user can exploit this flaw to modify router software and functionality without authorization. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local authenticated access with high complexity and no user interaction. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor remediation or patch has been published as of the data provided.

Potential Impact

An authenticated administrator on the affected NETGEAR RAX20 device could leverage this vulnerability to perform unauthorized modifications to the router's software and functionality. This could potentially impact device stability or security configurations. However, the low CVSS score and requirement for high privileges limit the scope and ease of exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor NETGEAR advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and follow best practices for router management.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
NETGEAR
Date Reserved
2026-06-09T02:46:45.370Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a7b3f3abf8831d539f2ad99

Added to database: 08/11/2026, 15:26:50 UTC

Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 15:48:19 UTC

Last updated: 09/26/2026, 01:47:40 UTC

Views: 34

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