Vulnerability record

CVE-2017-5521

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What it is

Reported

Multiple NETGEAR devices are prone to admin password disclosure via simple crafted requests to the web management server. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Jan 17, 2017 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What is affected

Reported

NETGEAR — Multiple Devices. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Jan 17, 2017 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act · 462.7

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · CISA KEV · VulnCheck KEV · ENISA exploited-vulnerability catalog

Active since: Sep 8, 2022 · CISA KEV added: Sep 8, 2022 · VulnCheck KEV added: Jul 13, 2018 · ENISA added: Sep 8, 2022 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply updates per vendor instructions. If the affected device has since entered end-of-life, it should be disconnected if still in use.

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Evidence detail

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