CVE-2026-62658: netgear rax43_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 4.7v4.0MediumDeferred
Published 14-07-2026Last modified 15-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-62658 is a medium (CVSS 4.7) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in netgear rax43_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.7/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A security flaw was discovered in certain NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX series routers that could allow someone already logged in to the device to run unauthorized commands or code on the router.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.7MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS trend
Probability
0.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
22%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.30% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.30%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Netgear5 products
- rax43_firmware< V1.0.17.142
- rax45_firmware< V1.0.17.142
- rax50_firmware< V1.0.17.142
- rax54s_firmware< V1.0.17.142
- rax54sv2_firmware< V1.1.6.36
1 vendor · 5 products
References
5 links- kb.netgear.com/000070859/July-2026-NETGEAR-Security-AdvisoryVendor Advisory