Netgear EX3700 ' AC750 WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition before 1.0.0.98 contains an authenticated command injection in operating_mode.cgi via the ap_mode parameter with ap_24g_manual set to 1 and ap_24g_manual_sec set to NotNone.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from netgear, from netgear organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-10-11T22:15:04.117
2025-03-13T17:15:32.013
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | netgear | ex3700_firmware | < 1.0.0.98 | Yes |
| Hardware | netgear | ex3700 | - | No |
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