CVE-2016-1557

Name: CVE-2016-1557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-21T15:59:00.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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

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/30482/CVE-2016-1557-Notification?cid=wmt_netgear_organicPatch, Vendor Advisory
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/30482/CVE-2016-1557-Notification?cid=wmt_netgear_organicPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1557?

Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP.

How severe is CVE-2016-1557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1557?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1557?

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Source: NVD / NIST