CVE-2026-0404
Insufficient input validation in NETGEAR Orbi routers
Description
An insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR Orbi devices' DHCPv6 functionality allows network adjacent attackers authenticated over WiFi or on LAN to execute OS command injections on the router. DHCPv6 is not enabled by default.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 13, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 13, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-0404
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5 |
Solution
- Disable DHCPv6 functionality on the device.
- Update the router's firmware to the latest version.
- Restrict network access to authorized users only.
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CVE Modified by a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://kb.netgear.com/000070442/January-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory -
New CVE Received by a2826606-91e7-4eb6-899e-8484bd4575d5
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An insufficient input validation vulnerability in NETGEAR Orbi devices' DHCPv6 functionality allows network adjacent attackers authenticated over WiFi or on LAN to execute OS command injections on the router. DHCPv6 is not enabled by default. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:M/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr750 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr840 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr850 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr860 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbre950 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbre960 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs750 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs840 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs850 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs860 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbse950 Added Reference https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbse960