CVE-2026-11737: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR RAX20
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification to the device software and functionality.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-11737) affects the NETGEAR RAX20 router and is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). It allows authenticated administrators connected locally to bypass input validation controls, enabling unauthorized changes to device software and functionality. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.3, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator privileges on the local network can leverage this vulnerability to modify the router's software and functionality without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes or potentially weaken device security. However, exploitation requires authenticated local access, limiting the attack surface.
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. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-11737: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR RAX20
Description
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification to the device software and functionality.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-11737) affects the NETGEAR RAX20 router and is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). It allows authenticated administrators connected locally to bypass input validation controls, enabling unauthorized changes to device software and functionality. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.3, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator privileges on the local network can leverage this vulnerability to modify the router's software and functionality without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized configuration changes or potentially weaken device security. However, exploitation requires authenticated local access, limiting the attack surface.
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. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-09T02:46:46.338Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7b3f3abf8831d539f2adad
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 15:26:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 15:48:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 20:19:27 UTC
Views: 7
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