CVE-2023-36187

What it is

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in NETGEAR R6400v2 before version 1.0.4.118, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted URL to httpd.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-09-01 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:05 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-09-01 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:05 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-120 · Classic buffer overflow

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Netgear cbr40 Firmware < 2.5.0.24
• Netgear lax20 Firmware < 1.1.6.34
• Netgear mk62 Firmware < 1.1.6.122
• Netgear mr60 Firmware < 1.1.6.122
• Netgear ms60 Firmware < 1.1.6.122
• Netgear rbw30 Firmware < 2.6.2.6
• Netgear r6400 Firmware < 1.0.1.70
• Netgear r6400v2 Firmware < 1.0.4.118

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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