Netgear Wnr2020 Vulnerabilities
56 known CVEs, 3 critical, 1 in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Known CVEs
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 authentication bypass. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.36, D7000 before 1.0.1.74, PR2000 before 1.0.0.30, R6020 before 1.0.0.42, R6050 before 1.0.1.22, JR6150 before 1.0.1.22, ...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.40, D7000 before 1.0.1.78, R6020 before 1.0.0.42, R6080 before 1.0.0.42, R6050 before 1.0.1.26, JR6150 before 1.0.1.26, R...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.76, D6000 before 1.0.0.76, D6200 before 1.1.00.32, D7000 before 1.0.1.68, JR6150 be...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a hardcoded password. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.36, D7000 before 1.0.1.74, PR2000 before 1.0.0.30, R6020 before 1.0.0.42, R6080 before 1.0.0.42, R6050 before 1.0.1.24, JR...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.76, D6000 before 1.0.0.76, D6200 before 1.1.00.32, D7000 before 1.0.1.68, JR6150 be...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.76, D6000 before 1.0.0.76, D6200 before 1.1.00.32, D7000 before 1.0.1.68, JR6150 be...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.75, D6000 before 1.0.0.75, D6200 before 1.1.00.32, D7000 before 1.0.1.68, JR6150 be...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.75, D6000 before 1.0.0.75, D6200 before 1.1.00.32, D7000 before 1.0.1.68, DM200 bef...
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.36, D7000 before 1.0.1.74, JR6150 before 1.0.1.18, PR2000 before 1.0.0.28, R6020 before 1.0.0....
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 Wnr2020 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 Wnr2020'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.