Security readout for executives and security teams
This old NetGear WG602v1 wireless access point firmware contains a built-in account with publicly known credentials. Anyone who can reach the management interface could change the device configuration. The main business risk is unauthorized network reconfiguration, especially where legacy access points remain connected. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running NetGear WG602v1 firmware 1.7.14. Risk rises if the management interface is reachable from the internet, guest wireless networks, or untrusted internal segments. Treat as high priority only if these legacy access points still exist. The device age may limit prevalence, but reachable affected units present a direct path to network configuration tampering. Mitigation focus: Inventory for NetGear WG602 or WG602v1 access points.; Check NetGear guidance for any fixed firmware or retirement recommendation.; Remove or replace unsupported affected devices from production..
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- netgearwg602-default-account(16312)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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