CVE-2026-0407
Authentication bypass in NETGEAR WiFi Range Extenders via network adjacent attacks
Description
An insufficient authentication vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows a network adjacent attacker with WiFi authentication or a physical Ethernet port connection to bypass the authentication process and access the admin panel.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 13, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 13, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-0407
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 |
Solution
- Apply vendor-provided security updates for NETGEAR extenders.
- Restrict physical and network access to devices.
- Change default administrative credentials.
- Monitor network for unauthorized access attempts.
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CVE Modified by a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://kb.netgear.com/000070442/January-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory -
New CVE Received by a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An insufficient authentication vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows a network adjacent attacker with WiFi authentication or a physical Ethernet port connection to bypass the authentication process and access the admin panel. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CWE CWE-287 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex2800 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex3110 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex5000 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex6110