CVE-2026-0408: Path traversal vulnerability in Netgear WiFi Range Extenders

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Netgear WiFi Range Extenders
All of the following
Netgear Ex2800 Firmware<1.0.1.82
Netgear Ex2800
All of the following
Netgear Ex3110 Firmware<1.0.1.82
Netgear EX3110
All of the following
Netgear Ex5000 Firmware<1.0.1.82
Netgear Ex5000
All of the following
Netgear Ex6110 Firmware<1.0.1.82
Netgear EX6110

Remediation

Information

Manually check the firmware version and update it to the latest. Fixed in: EX2800  firmware V1.0.1.82 or later https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex2800 EX3110  firmware V1.0.1.82 or later https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex3110 EX5000 firmware V1.0.1.82 or later https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex5000 EX6110  firmware V1.0.1.82 or later https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex6110

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0408?

CVE-2026-0408 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0408?

To fix CVE-2026-0408, update your NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender to the latest firmware version provided by NETGEAR.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2026-0408?

CVE-2026-0408 affects various models of NETGEAR WiFi Range Extenders including EX5000, EX3110, and EX6110.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2026-0408?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-0408 through a path traversal attack following successful LAN authentication.

5

What information can be accessed through CVE-2026-0408?

CVE-2026-0408 may allow attackers to access the router's IP and view sensitive contents of the dynamically generated webproc file.

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