CVE-2016-11022

Name: CVE-2016-11022
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-23T15:15:14.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-11022 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR Prosafe WC9500 5.1.0.17, WC7600 5.1.0.17, and WC7520 2.5.0.35 devices allow a remote attacker to execute code with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the reqMethod parameter to login_handler.php.. EPSS estimates a 3.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR Prosafe WC9500 5.1.0.17, WC7600 5.1.0.17, and WC7520 2.5.0.35 devices allow a remote attacker to execute code with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the reqMethod parameter to login_handler.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.18%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Prosafe Wc9500 Firmware	5.1.0.17
Netgear	Prosafe Wc7600 Firmware	5.1.0.17
Netgear	Prosafe Wc7520 Firmware	2.5.0.35

References

http://firmware.re/vulns/acsa-2015-002.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/threat9/routersploit/blob/master/routersploit/modules/exploits/routers/netgear/prosafe_rce.pyExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/new-mirai-variant-targets-enterprise-wireless-presentation-display-systems/Third Party Advisory
http://firmware.re/vulns/acsa-2015-002.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/threat9/routersploit/blob/master/routersploit/modules/exploits/routers/netgear/prosafe_rce.pyExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/new-mirai-variant-targets-enterprise-wireless-presentation-display-systems/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-11022?

How severe is CVE-2016-11022?

CVE-2016-11022 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11022?

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