Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2016-11016 is a cross-site scripting issue in NETGEAR JNR1010 router firmware before 1.0.0.32. Affected router web pages may mishandle input in the getpage parameter, which could let script run in a user’s browser. Business risk is mainly where these older routers remain deployed or their management interface is reachable by untrusted users.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if JNR1010 routers are still deployed, internet-exposed, or used in sensitive offices. Otherwise, handle through legacy network device hygiene and replacement planning.
Technical view
The CVE describes XSS in NETGEAR JNR1010 devices before firmware 1.0.0.32 involving webproc?getpage=. Public references identify NETGEAR firmware 1.0.0.24 in disclosure material. No CVSS, CWE, detailed prerequisites, or vendor advisory content are included in the provided bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to organizations or homes still operating NETGEAR JNR1010 routers with firmware below 1.0.0.32, especially if the web administration interface is reachable from untrusted networks or shared user environments.
Exploitation context
The bundle contains public disclosure and exploit-reference pages, but it does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Treat this as publicly known, not proven actively exploited from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the CVE record identifies product, version boundary, and XSS location, but omits CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, and vendor remediation detail. Avoid assuming broader NETGEAR impact without additional vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory NETGEAR JNR1010 routers and record firmware versions.
- Update devices below 1.0.0.32 following NETGEAR guidance.
- Restrict router administration access to trusted internal networks.
- Disable remote management if it is enabled and not required.
- Replace unsupported or unpatchable JNR1010 devices.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any JNR1010 devices are present in asset records.
- Verify running firmware is 1.0.0.32 or later.
- Check whether the router admin interface is internet-accessible.
- Review web logs for unusual webproc getpage requests.
- Confirm remote administration settings match policy.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.openwall.net/full-disclosure/2016/01/11/1CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/cybersecurityworks/Disclosed/issues/12CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135194/Netgear-1.0.0.24-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://khalil-shreateh.com/khalil.shtml/it-highlights/592-Netgear-1.0.0.24-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery--.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2016-11016-netgear.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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