CVE-2026-62657

A security flaw in the router's certificate validation process was discovered in the NETGEAR XR1000 Gaming Router and certain Nighthawk models that could allow an unauthorized person to remotely access and take control of the device.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://kb.netgear.com/000070859/July-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/mr70/
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ms70/
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/raxe500/
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/xr1000/

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Jul 2026, 18:16

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References		() https://kb.netgear.com/000070859/July-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory -

14 Jul 2026, 18:18

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-14 18:18

Updated : 2026-07-15 18:20

NVD link : CVE-2026-62657

Mitre link : CVE-2026-62657

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-62657

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-599

Missing Validation of OpenSSL Certificate

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