Evidence-led vulnerability intelligence · 2026-08-11 21:47 IST

CVE-2026-11736

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affects certain NETGEAR models allowing an authenticated admin user to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality.

LOW · 1.9Network devices

Executive briefing

The source record describes: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affects certain NETGEAR models allowing an authenticated admin user to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality. The practical risk depends on whether an affected product/version is present, reachable and configured in an exploitable way. Review the affected-product evidence and linked vendor advisories before assigning exposure status.

Assessment: Potential exposure only — validate the installed product, exact version, configuration and vendor applicability before treating an asset as confirmed vulnerable.

Evidence confidence: Moderate Evidence-derived, not an exploitability verdict

Severity & attack characteristics

1.9 / 10 · 4.0

CVSS vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/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

Attack vectorA
Attack complexityH
Attack requirementsN
Privileges requiredH
User interactionN
ScopeX

Technical explanation & impact

The technical mechanism is not expanded beyond the source description unless a referenced advisory supplies additional evidence. Read the linked vendor/CERT advisories for root-cause detail.

Potential impact must be interpreted from the published CVSS impact metrics and the affected component. A CVSS impact score is not proof that a particular asset is exploitable.

Weakness classification

CWE-20CWE-787

Affected products and versions

Products below are parsed from NVD vulnerable CPE configuration entries. Version boundaries are shown as published; verify applicability with the vendor.

VendorProductVersion evidence
netgearrax20_firmwareVersion not specified in CPE
netgearrax35v2_firmwarebefore 1.0.16.132
netgearrax41_firmwareVersion not specified in CPE
netgearrax41v2_firmwarebefore 1.1.4.28
netgearrax42_firmwareVersion not specified in CPE
netgearrax42v2_firmwarebefore 1.1.4.28
netgearrax43_firmwarebefore 1.0.16.132
netgearrax43v2_firmwarebefore 1.1.4.28
netgearrax45_firmwareVersion not specified in CPE
netgearrax49s_firmwarebefore 1.1.4.28
netgearrax50_firmwarebefore 1.0.16.132
netgearrax50s_firmwareVersion not specified in CPE
netgearrax50v2_firmwarebefore 1.1.4.28
netgearrax54sv2_firmwarebefore 1.1.4.28
netgearrax54v2_firmwarebefore 1.1.4.28
netgearraxe450_firmwareVersion not specified in CPE
netgearraxe500_firmwarebefore 1.2.14.114
netgearxr1000_firmwarebefore 1.1.0.22
netgearxr1000v2_firmwarebefore 1.1.0.22

Remediation & validation

  1. Identify exposure by comparing the affected product and version ranges with your asset inventory, SBOM and externally exposed services.
  2. Review the linked vendor security advisory or patch notes. Upgrade to a vendor-confirmed fixed release; do not infer a fixed version from the CVE description.
  3. Until patched, consider restricting network access or disabling the affected feature where operationally safe. These are temporary controls, not a substitute for a vendor fix.
  4. Validate the remediation with a version check and vulnerability rescan, then retain change evidence.

No fixed version is displayed unless it is explicitly established by a vendor advisory. Follow the vendor's release notes for exact product and branch applicability.

Vendor advisories, patches & exploit references

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