CVE-2026-0404

Name: CVE-2026-0404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T16:16:10.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-0404 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR Orbi devices' DHCPv6 functionality allows network adjacent attackers authenticated over WiFi or on LAN to execute OS command injections on the router. DHCPv6 is not enabled by default.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR Orbi devices' DHCPv6 functionality allows network adjacent attackers authenticated over WiFi or on LAN to execute OS command injections on the router. DHCPv6 is not enabled by default.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

4.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rbr750 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbr840 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbr850 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbr860 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbs750 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbs840 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbs850 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbs860 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbre950 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbre960 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbse950 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5
Netgear	Rbse960 Firmware	< 7.2.8.5

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000070442/January-2026-NETGEAR-Security-AdvisoryPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr750Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr840Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr850Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr860Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbre950Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbre960Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs750Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs840Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs850Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs860Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbse950Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbse960Patch, Product

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-0404?

How severe is CVE-2026-0404?

CVE-2026-0404 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0404?

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-2026-0404?

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Source: NVD / NIST