CVE-2026-11733
Buffer overflow vulnerability in some NETGEAR Nighthawk routers
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR models allows a device administrator to temporarily interrupt the normal operation of the affected device.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 11, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 28, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-11733
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 |
Solution
- Update device firmware to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches immediately.
- Monitor device for stability.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-11733.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-11733 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-11733
weaknesses.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-11733 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://kb.netgear.com/000070887/August-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-11733', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-11T19:25:27.107315Z'} -
New CVE Received by a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Aug. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX41', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX41v2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX42', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX42v2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX43', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX43v2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX49S', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX50', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX50v2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX54S', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NETGEAR', 'product': 'RAX54Sv2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V1.1.6.36', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A buffer overflow vulnerability in the listed NETGEAR models allows a device administrator to temporarily interrupt the normal operation of the affected device. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/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:L/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax41/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax41v2/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax42/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax42v2/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax43/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax43v2/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax49s/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax50/ Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rax50v2/