CVE-2026-0416 Improper input validation in certain NETGEAR routers allows unauthorized modification of protected router functionality
Authenticated local administrators can bypass management restrictions to modify protected router functionality due to improper input validation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0416?
CVE-2026-0416 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in NETGEAR RAXE450, published on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An insufficient input validation vulnerability in certain NETGEAR router models as listed allows an authenticated administrator with local network access to submit crafted input that bypasses intended management interface restrictions, resulting in unauthorized modification of protected router software or functionality.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0416?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netgear Raxe450 Firmware, Netgear Raxe500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0416?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0416 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-0416 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0416 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwrm-xj23-7cff.