How severe is CVE-2011-1673?

CVE-2011-1673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-1673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1673?

CVE-2011-1673 primarily affects Netgear Prosafe Wnap210 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-1673 published?

CVE-2011-1673 was published on 2011-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1673

CVE-2011-1673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Wnap210 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Wnap210 Firmware
Published: 2011-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BackupConfig.php on the NetGear ProSafe WNAP210 allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password by reading the configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1673?: BackupConfig.php on the NetGear ProSafe WNAP210 allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password by reading the configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2011-1673?: CVE-2011-1673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1673?: CVE-2011-1673 primarily affects Netgear Prosafe Wnap210 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1673 published?: CVE-2011-1673 was published on 2011-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:netgear:prosafe_wnap210:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netgear:prosafe_wnap210_firmware:2.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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