HIGH

CVE-2016-11022

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

3.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2016-11022 yet.

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Description

NETGEAR Prosafe WC9500 5.1.0.17, WC7600 5.1.0.17, and WC7520 2.5.0.35 devices allow a remote attacker to execute code with root privileges via shell metacharacters in the reqMethod parameter to login_handler.php.

Technical details

Published: 2020-03-23

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-11022?

Is CVE-2016-11022 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2016-11022 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.2% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-11022?

CVE-2016-11022 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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