CVE-2016-10175

Name: CVE-2016-10175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-30T04:59:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 64.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. This serial number allows a user to obtain the administrator username and password, when used in combination with the CVE-2016-10176 vulnerability that allows resetting the answers to the password-recovery questions.. EPSS estimates a 64.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. This serial number allows a user to obtain the administrator username and password, when used in combination with the CVE-2016-10176 vulnerability that allows resetting the answers to the password-recovery questions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

64.74%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wnr2000v5 Firmware	<= 1.0.0.34

References

http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-Security-VulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txtExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/
http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-Security-VulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txtExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10175?

How severe is CVE-2016-10175?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 64.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10175?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST