CVE-2016-11059 describes a password exposure vulnerability impacting numerous NETGEAR router and modem models, including AC1450, C6300, and various D-series, J-series, R-series, WGR, WNR, and WNDR devices, all in versions released before January 6, 2017. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 (High), indicating a critical risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high potential for confidentiality impact. While the vulnerability allows for unauthorized information disclosure, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage. Organizations using affected NETGEAR devices should update their firmware to versions released on or after January 6, 2017, to mitigate this risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2017-01-06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ac1450_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2017-01-06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:c6300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2017-01-06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d1500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2017-01-06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d3600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 2017-01-06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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