CVE-2026-62657

Description

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.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-599 CWE-599

References

Other References

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/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-62657? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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