How severe is CVE-2016-11058?

CVE-2016-11058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-11058 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-11058?

CVE-2016-11058 affects Netgear Genie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11058?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-11058 published?

CVE-2016-11058 was published on 2020-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-11058

CVE-2016-11058 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Genie with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Netgear Genie
Published: 2020-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NETGEAR genie application before 2.4.34 for Android is affected by mishandling of hard-coded API keys and session IDs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-11058?: The NETGEAR genie application before 2.4.34 for Android is affected by mishandling of hard-coded API keys and session IDs.
How severe is CVE-2016-11058?: CVE-2016-11058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-11058 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-11058?: CVE-2016-11058 affects Netgear Genie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11058?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-11058 published?: CVE-2016-11058 was published on 2020-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/30922/NETGEAR-genie-App-for-Android-Hard-coded-API-Key-and-Session-ID-Vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netgear:genie:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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