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Netgear Routers Face Hidden Security Risks
30 Oct
Summary
- Some Netgear routers have critical security flaws.
- Attackers can run malicious commands on vulnerable routers.
- Many affected routers are end-of-service, needing replacement.
A security vulnerability has been identified in certain Netgear routers, potentially allowing network-accessible attackers to execute unauthorized commands.
Netgear has addressed these medium-severity flaws by issuing firmware updates for supported models. These patches aim to mitigate risks such as unauthorized command execution and modification of device settings.
However, several affected Netgear routers and range extenders have reached their end of service (EoS). For these EoS devices, no further security updates will be provided, and Netgear strongly advises users to upgrade to newer, more secure models to protect their networks.
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