Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-6277 is a command-execution flaw in multiple NETGEAR router models. A remote attacker could cause an affected router to run arbitrary commands through crafted cgi-bin path input. Because CISA lists it in KEV, treat confirmed exposure as urgent, especially for routers reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is likely where listed NETGEAR routers run firmware older than the named beta versions or remain unmanaged. The bundle does not prove every later firmware branch is safe, and it says possibly other routers may be affected. High priority. This is an older router flaw, but KEV status means real-world exploitation has occurred. Confirm whether affected NETGEAR devices remain in service and remove or update them quickly. Mitigation focus: Inventory NETGEAR router models and firmware versions against the affected list.; Review NETGEAR advisory and apply vendor-provided fixed firmware or later supported guidance.; Restrict router administration and cgi-bin reachability from untrusted networks..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 40889CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 41598CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- VU#582384CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT-VN
- https://kalypto.org/research/netgear-vulnerability-expanded/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-6277CVE reference · government-resource
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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