CVE-2022-48196

Name: CVE-2022-48196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-30T08:15:07.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-48196 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RAX40 before 1.0.2.60, RAX35 before 1.0.2.60, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.122, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.122, R6900P before 1.3.3.152, R7000P before 1.3.3.152, R7000 before 1.0.11.136, R7960P before 1.4.4.94, and R8000P before 1.4.4.94.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RAX40 before 1.0.2.60, RAX35 before 1.0.2.60, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.122, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.122, R6900P before 1.3.3.152, R7000P before 1.3.3.152, R7000 before 1.0.11.136, R7960P before 1.4.4.94, and R8000P before 1.4.4.94.

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

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rax40 Firmware	< 1.0.2.60
Netgear	Rax35 Firmware	< 1.0.2.60
Netgear	R6400v2 Firmware	< 1.0.4.122
Netgear	R6700v3 Firmware	< 1.0.4.122
Netgear	R6900p Firmware	< 1.3.3.152
Netgear	R7000p Firmware	< 1.3.3.152
Netgear	R7000 Firmware	< 1.0.11.136
Netgear	R7960p Firmware	< 1.4.4.94
Netgear	R8000p Firmware	< 1.4.4.94

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000065495/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0208Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-warns-users-to-patch-recently-fixed-wifi-router-bug/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000065495/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Buffer-Overflow-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0208Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-warns-users-to-patch-recently-fixed-wifi-router-bug/Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48196?

How severe is CVE-2022-48196?

CVE-2022-48196 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48196?

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