Netgear R7000 Vulnerabilities & CVEs

Q: Is my Netgear R7000 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.

Q: How do I update my Netgear R7000'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.

Q: 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No — ProbeShield scans your network and tells you what it finds (open ports, default credentials, outdated firmware signals) so you know what to fix, and how.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.

Known CVEs

CVE-2021-38516CRITICAL (10)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by lack of access control at the function level. This affects D6220 before 1.0.0.48, D6400 before 1.0.0.82, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.52, D7800 before 1.0.1.44, D8500 before 1.0.3.43, D...

Affected: versions < 1.0.9.34Fixed in: 1.0.9.34

CVE-2021-29068CRITICAL (9.9)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects R6700v3 before 1.0.4.98, R6400v2 before 1.0.4.98, R7000 before 1.0.11.106, R6900P before 1.3.2.124, R7000P before 1.3.2....

Affected: versions < 1.0.11.106Fixed in: 1.0.11.106

CVE-2019-20730CRITICAL (9.8)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by SQL injection. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.68, D6000 before 1.0.0.68, D6200 before 1.1.00.28, D6220 before 1.0.0.40, D6400 before 1.0.0.74, D7000 before 1.0.1.60, D7000v2 be...

Affected: versions < 1.0.9.26Fixed in: 1.0.9.26

CVE-2018-21134CRITICAL (9.8)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects R6700 before 1.0.1.48, R7900 before 1.0.2.16, R6900 before 1.0.1.48, R7000P before 1.3.1.44, R6900P be...

Affected: versions < 1.0.9.34Fixed in: 1.0.9.34

CVE-2018-21162CRITICAL (9.8)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6400 before 1.0.0.78, EX6200 before 1.0.3.86, EX7000 before 1.0.0.64, R6250 before 1.0.4.8, R6300v2 before 1.0.4....

Affected: versions < 1.0.7.10Fixed in: 1.0.7.10

CVE-2020-35795CRITICAL (9.8)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. 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....

Affected: versions < 1.0.11.106Fixed in: 1.0.11.106

CVE-2021-45617CRITICAL (9.8)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects CBR40 before 2.5.0.24, EAX20 before 1.0.0.48, EAX80 before 1.0.1.64, EX7500 before 1.0.0.72, R6400 before 1.0.1.68...

Affected: versions < 1.0.11.116Fixed in: 1.0.11.116

CVE-2022-37235CRITICAL (9.8)

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router R7000-V1.0.11.134_10.2.119 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via the wl binary in firmware. There is a stack overflow vulnerability caused by strncat

Affected: Not version-specific per NVD — check the advisoryFixed in: See vendor advisory

CVE-2023-36187CRITICAL (9.8)

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in NETGEAR R6400v2 before version 1.0.4.118, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted URL to httpd.

Affected: versions < 1.0.11.130Fixed in: 1.0.11.130

CVE-2021-45527CRITICAL (9.6)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D6220 before 1.0.0.68, D6400 before 1.0.0.102, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.66, D8500 before 1.0.3.58, DC112A before 1.0.0.54, E...

Affected: versions < 1.0.11.116Fixed in: 1.0.11.116

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 R7000 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 R7000'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.