CVE-2026-62655: A DoS vulnerability due to stack overflow exists in certain NETGEAR Orbi models

Published Jul 14, 2026

Updated

A security flaw was found in certain NETGEAR Orbi models that could allow an unauthorized user to cause the device to stop responding or restart unexpectedly, disrupting network connectivity and making the device temporarily unavailable.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Netgear Orbi

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBE970 Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 7 Add-on Satellite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in V9.10.1.4
Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBE971 Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 7 Router to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in V9.10.1.4
Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBR860 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Router – 860 Series to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in V7.2.7.15
Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBRE950 Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 6E Router to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in v7.2.7.15
Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBRE960 Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 6E Router to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in V7.2.7.15
Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBS860 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Add-on Satellite – 860 Series to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in V7.2.7.15
Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBSE950 Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 6E Add-on Satellite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in V7.2.7.15
Upgrade
Upgrade NETGEAR Orbi RBSE960 Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 6E Add-on Satellite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in V7.2.7.15

Event History

Jul 14, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:46 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:46 PM

RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:18 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-62655?

The severity of CVE-2026-62655 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.7.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62655?

CVE-2026-62655 is a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability caused by a stack overflow.

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-62655?

To mitigate CVE-2026-62655, users should ensure their NETGEAR Orbi devices are updated to the latest firmware provided by NETGEAR.

What devices are affected by CVE-2026-62655?

CVE-2026-62655 affects certain models of NETGEAR Orbi devices.

What could happen if CVE-2026-62655 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2026-62655 could allow an unauthorized user to disrupt network connectivity, causing the device to stop responding or restart unexpectedly.