CVE-2026-9210: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR EX3700
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification of router software and functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the NETGEAR EX3700 router stems from improper input validation (CWE-20). Authenticated administrators connected locally can exploit this flaw to modify router software and functionality without proper authorization. The CVSS 4.9 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and no privileges required, but with high impact on integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated administrator access on the local network can perform unauthorized modifications to the router's software and functionality. This could lead to changes in device behavior or configuration that compromise network security or availability. The impact is limited to local authenticated administrators and does not affect confidentiality or availability directly according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and limit local network access to the router's management interface.
CVE-2026-9210: CWE-20 Improper input validation in NETGEAR EX3700
Description
Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification of router software and functionality.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the NETGEAR EX3700 router stems from improper input validation (CWE-20). Authenticated administrators connected locally can exploit this flaw to modify router software and functionality without proper authorization. The CVSS 4.9 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and no privileges required, but with high impact on integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated administrator access on the local network can perform unauthorized modifications to the router's software and functionality. This could lead to changes in device behavior or configuration that compromise network security or availability. The impact is limited to local authenticated administrators and does not affect confidentiality or availability directly according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and limit local network access to the router's management interface.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NETGEAR
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T17:29:00.866Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a283e9b8dd33fbd8553f4b7
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 16:26:03 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 08:40:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 61
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