CVE-2016-1555

Name: CVE-2016-1555
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-21T15:59:00.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 98.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1555 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. (1) boardData102.php, (2) boardData103.php, (3) boardDataJP.php, (4) boardDataNA.php, and (5) boardDataWW.php in Netgear WN604 before 3.3.3 and WN802Tv2, WNAP210v2, WNAP320, WNDAP350, WNDAP360, and WNDAP660 before 3.5.5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 98.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

(1) boardData102.php, (2) boardData103.php, (3) boardDataJP.php, (4) boardDataNA.php, and (5) boardDataWW.php in Netgear WN604 before 3.3.3 and WN802Tv2, WNAP210v2, WNAP320, WNDAP350, WNDAP360, and WNDAP660 before 3.5.5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

98.32%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wnap320 Firmware	<= 3.0.5.0
Netgear	Wndap350 Firmware	<= 3.0.5.0
Netgear	Wndap360 Firmware	<= 3.0.5.0
Netgear	Wndap210v2 Firmware	<= 3.0.5.0
Netgear	Wn604 Firmware	<= 3.3.2
Netgear	Wndap660 Firmware	<= 3.0.5.0
Netgear	Wn802tv2 Firmware	<= 3.0.5.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135956/D-Link-Netgear-FIRMADYNE-Command-Injection-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/112Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/30480/CVE-2016-1555-Notification?cid=wmt_netgear_organicPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45909/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135956/D-Link-Netgear-FIRMADYNE-Command-Injection-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/112Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/30480/CVE-2016-1555-Notification?cid=wmt_netgear_organicPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45909/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-1555US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1555?

How severe is CVE-2016-1555?

CVE-2016-1555 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 98.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1555?

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