CVE-2016-10174
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This...
Basic Information
- CVE State
- PUBLISHED
- Reserved Date
- January 29, 2017
- Published Date
- January 30, 2017
- Last Updated
- February 04, 2025
- Vendor
- n/a
- Product
- n/a
- Description
- The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
CVSS Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8 - CRITICAL
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC Information
- Exploitation
- active
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical Impact
- total
Exploit Status
- Exploited in the Wild
- Yes (added 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC) Source
References
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/72
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/advisories/netgear-wnr2000.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95867
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41719/
http://kb.netgear.com/000036549/Insecure-Remote-Access-and-Command-Execution-Security-Vulnerability
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40949/
Known Exploited Vulnerability Information
| Source | Added Date |
|---|---|
| CISA | 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC |
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | URL | Date Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/netgear_wnr2000_rce.rb | 2025-04-29 11:01:14 UTC |
Potential Proof of Concepts
Warning: These PoCs have not been tested and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
netgear_wnr2000_rce
Type: metasploit • Created: Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2016-10174