CVE-2026-62656: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR RAXE450
CVE-2026-62656 is a medium severity vulnerability in the NETGEAR RAXE450 router models involving improper input validation. A logged-in user can send specially crafted requests to execute unauthorized commands, potentially making unauthorized changes to the router's configuration and affecting its security and operation. No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-62656) in NETGEAR RAXE450 routers is due to improper input validation (CWE-20). It allows an authenticated user with high privileges to send crafted requests that the router improperly processes, leading to unauthorized command execution. This can result in unauthorized configuration changes impacting the device's security and functionality. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting the need for authentication but low attack complexity and no user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with high privileges can exploit this flaw to execute unauthorized commands on the router, potentially altering its configuration and compromising its security and operation. This could degrade network security or availability depending on the commands executed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the router's management interface to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity from authenticated users.
CVE-2026-62656: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR RAXE450
Description
CVE-2026-62656 is a medium severity vulnerability in the NETGEAR RAXE450 router models involving improper input validation. A logged-in user can send specially crafted requests to execute unauthorized commands, potentially making unauthorized changes to the router's configuration and affecting its security and operation. No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-62656) in NETGEAR RAXE450 routers is due to improper input validation (CWE-20). It allows an authenticated user with high privileges to send crafted requests that the router improperly processes, leading to unauthorized command execution. This can result in unauthorized configuration changes impacting the device's security and functionality. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting the need for authentication but low attack complexity and no user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user with high privileges can exploit this flaw to execute unauthorized commands on the router, potentially altering its configuration and compromising its security and operation. This could degrade network security or availability depending on the commands executed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the router's management interface to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity from authenticated users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-14T16:31:02.508Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a567a1068715ace43f6396e
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 18:04:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 18:22:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 18:24:16 UTC
Views: 5
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