CVE-2025-50526 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Dec 2025 Updated 23 Dec 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Netgear EX8000 extenders via the switch_status function, potentially compromising the device.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-50526?

CVE-2025-50526 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Netgear EX8000 V1.0.0.126 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the switch_status function.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-50526?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Ex8000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50526?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-50526 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2025-50526 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-50526 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv6c-8jp7-85gh.