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CVE-2017-5521

CISA KEV

Published September 8, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Multiple NETGEAR devices are prone to admin password disclosure via simple crafted requests to the web management server.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
NETGEARMultiple Devices

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-09-29

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2017-5521.