Netgear Dgn2200v4 Vulnerabilities
10 known CVEs, 2 critical, 1 in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Known CVEs
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6220 before 1.0.0.66, D6400 before 1.0.0.100, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.66, D8500 before 1.0.3.58, DC112A before 1.0.0...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects AC2100 before 1.2.0.72, AC2400 before 1.2.0.72, AC2600 before 1.2.0.72, CBK40 before 2.5.0.10, CBR40 before 2.5.0.10, ...
dnslookup.cgi on NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the host_name field of an HTTP POST request, a di...
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NETGEAR DGN2200 routers with firmware 10.0.0.20 through 10.0.0.50 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that perform DNS lookups ...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects CBR40 before 2.5.0.10, D6220 before 1.0.0.60, D6400 before 1.0.0.94, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.62, D8500 before 1.0.3.5...
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6400v2 1.0.4.106_10.0.80 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ...
NETGEAR Multiple Routers httpd Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of multiple NETG...
NETGEAR Multiple Routers httpd Missing Authentication for Critical Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected inst...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.72, D6000 before 1.0.0.72, D6200 before 1.1.00.34, D6220 before 1.0.0.52, D6400 before 1.0.0.86, D7...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.72, D6000 before 1.0.0.72, D6200 before 1.1.00.34, D6220 before 1.0.0.52, D6400 before 1.0.0.86, D7...
Commonly exposed ports
- Port 23 (Telnet) — Sends admin credentials unencrypted — a common target on older router firmware.
- Port 80 (HTTP admin panel) — The web admin UI; dangerous if remote/WAN administration is left enabled.
- Port 7547 (TR-069 (CWMP)) — ISP remote-management protocol — has been the entry point for several router botnets.
- Port 1900 (UPnP/SSDP) — Lets apps on your LAN open firewall holes automatically, sometimes without your knowledge.
Default credentials
From ProbeShield's own tested default-credential list (see probeshield.com/default-passwords/): "netgear" / "password" or "admin" / "netgear1" or "admin" / "password123" over HTTP.
Hardening checklist
- Disable remote (WAN-side) administration unless you specifically need it.
- Turn off UPnP unless a specific app you trust requires it.
- Turn off WPS — it can let an attacker bypass your Wi-Fi password.
- Change the default admin username and password to something unique.
- Check for a firmware update in the router’s admin panel and apply it.
- Disable Telnet/SSH management access if you don’t actively use it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my Netgear Dgn2200v4 affected by these vulnerabilities? Only if you’re running a firmware version in the affected range listed above and haven’t updated. Check your router's admin panel for its current firmware version and compare it against the ranges below.
How do I update my Netgear Dgn2200v4's firmware? Log into the router's web admin panel (usually at its local IP address) and look for a Firmware Update or System Update section, or use the vendor's mobile app if it has one.
Does ProbeShield fix these vulnerabilities for me? No — ProbeShield scans your network and tells you what it finds (open ports, default credentials, outdated firmware signals) so you know what to fix, and how. It never changes your devices’ settings.
Sources: National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This page lists which firmware versions are affected — it doesn't claim your specific unit is vulnerable. Check your device's current firmware version in its admin panel and compare it against the ranges above.