How severe is CVE-2026-9214?

CVE-2026-9214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-9214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-9214?

CVE-2026-9214 affects Netgear R7000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9214?

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

When was CVE-2026-9214 published?

CVE-2026-9214 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-09-09.

CVE-2026-9214

CVE-2026-9214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear R7000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
CVSS v4: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netgear R7000 Firmware
Published: 2026-08-11
Last modified: 2026-09-09

Description

Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the NETGEAR R7000 models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9214?: Insufficient input validation vulnerability in the NETGEAR R7000 models allows authenticated administrators connected to the local network to make unauthorized modification to router software and functionality.
How severe is CVE-2026-9214?: CVE-2026-9214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-9214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-9214?: CVE-2026-9214 affects Netgear R7000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-9214 published?: CVE-2026-9214 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-09-09.

References

Affected products (1)

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