Netgear R7500 Vulnerabilities
126 known CVEs, 4 critical, 1 in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Known CVEs
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...
The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router contains a buffer overflow in the hidden_lang_avi parameter when invoking the URL /apply.cgi?/lang_check.html. This buffer overflow can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achie...
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...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.34, DM200 before 1.0.0.50, EX2700 before 1.0.1.32, EX6100v2 before 1.0.1.70, EX6150v2 before 1....
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by CSRF. This affects R6100 before 1.0.1.12, R7500 before 1.0.0.108, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.86, WNDR4300v1 before 1.0.2.88, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.48, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.48,...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.58, D7800 before 1.0.1.42, R6100 before 1.0.1.28, R7500 before 1.0.0.130, R7500v2 before 1.0.3....
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.55, D7000 before 1.0.1.50, D7800 before 1.0.1.28, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.44, JR6150 before 1.0....
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects EX6200v2 before 1.0.1.44, R6100 before 1.0.1.12, R7500 before 1.0.0.108, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.10, R7800 before 1.0.2.2...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by CSRF. This affects JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.44, JR6150 before 1.0.1.10, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.44, R6050 before 1.0.1.10, R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R6220 before 1.1.0.50, R7500 befo...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.28, R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R7500 before 1.0.0.112, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.20, R7800 b...
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 R7500 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 R7500'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.