Netgear Wndr4300v2 Vulnerabilities & CVEs

Q: Is my Netgear Wndr4300v2 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 Wndr4300v2'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No — ProbeShield scans your network and tells you what it finds (open ports, default credentials, outdated firmware signals) so you know what to fix, and how.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-2016-10174CRITICAL (9.8)CISA KEV

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...

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

CVE-2020-26913MEDIUM (6.8)

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. This affects D6100 before 1.0.0.63, R7800 before 1.0.2.60, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, R9000 before 1.0.4.26, RBK20 before 2.3...

Affected: versions < 1.0.0.58Fixed in: 1.0.0.58

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 Wndr4300v2 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 Wndr4300v2'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.