VDB-378601 · CVE-2026-62659 · GCVE-0-2026-62659

NETGEAR WAX333 prior 2.8.0.100 Setting input validation

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4.0	$0-$5k	1.33

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in NETGEAR WAX333. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Setting Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-62659. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NETGEAR WAX333. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A security flaw was discovered in the NETGEAR WAX333 Access Point that could allow someone already logged in and connected to the local network to make unauthorized changes to the device's settings

The advisory is shared at netgear.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-62659 since 07/14/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/14/2026).

Upgrading to version 2.8.0.100 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Wireless LAN Software

Vendor

NETGEAR

Name

WAX333

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.netgear.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: WAX333 2.8.0.100

Timelineinfo

07/14/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/14/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: netgear.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-62659 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-62659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-378601

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2026 22:15
Changes: 07/14/2026 22:15 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103