Command Injection Vulnerability in Netgear Wireless Access Points and Routers
CVE-2016-1555

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor: Netgear
Status: Wnap320 Firmware
Vendor: CVE Published:; 21 April 2017

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2016-1555?

Several models of Netgear wireless access points and routers contain a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The transgressions arise in multiple scripts including boardData102.php, boardData103.php, and others, exposing affected devices to unauthorized access and potential manipulation. Users are urged to upgrade to the latest firmware version to mitigate this risk.

CISA has reported CVE-2016-1555

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2016-1555 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-1555 - Proof of Concept