CVE-2026-0408

Name: CVE-2026-0408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T16:16:11.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-0408 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A path traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows an attacker with LAN authentication to access the router's IP and review the contents of the dynamically generated webproc file, which records the username and password submitted to the router GUI.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows an attacker with LAN authentication to access the router's IP and review the contents of the dynamically generated webproc file, which records the username and password submitted to the router GUI.

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

6.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/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

0.23%

13.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Ex2800 Firmware	< 1.0.1.82
Netgear	Ex3110 Firmware	< 1.0.1.82
Netgear	Ex5000 Firmware	< 1.0.1.82
Netgear	Ex6110 Firmware	< 1.0.1.82

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000070442/January-2026-NETGEAR-Security-AdvisoryPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex2800Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex3110Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex5000Patch, Product
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex6110Patch, Product

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-0408?

How severe is CVE-2026-0408?

CVE-2026-0408 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0408?

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-2026-0408?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST