Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets an unauthenticated remote attacker execute code on a NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router through a vulnerable language-check request. For executives, the concern is device takeover: a compromised router can disrupt connectivity, expose traffic paths, or become a foothold into a network. Exposure is most likely where NETGEAR WNR2000v5 routers remain deployed and the affected web interface is reachable. The structured affected-product data is incomplete, but the CVE description and references specifically name WNR2000v5. Treat this as urgent if WNR2000v5 devices exist. It is critical severity, unauthenticated remote code execution, and listed by CISA as known exploited. Mitigation focus: Identify and prioritize any NETGEAR WNR2000v5 routers in the environment.; Check NETGEAR advisory guidance for fixed firmware or replacement direction.; Restrict router administration access to trusted management networks only..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 41719CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 40949CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-10174CVE reference · government-resource
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
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