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Wnr2000V5 Firmware CVE-2016-10175

CRITICAL
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2017-01-30 cve@mitre.org
9.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 81.61%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
Patch available 81.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 81.6%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. This serial number allows a user to obtain the administrator username and password, when used in combination with the CVE-2016-10176 vulnerability that allows resetting the answers to the password-recovery questions. Affected products include: Netgear Wnr2000V5 Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. This serial number allows a user to obtain the administrator username and password, when used in combination with the CVE-2016-10176 vulnerability that allows resetting the answers to the password-recovery questions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
5.9/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
81.6%
Top 1% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 81.6%
Patch available Yes
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

151
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +82
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr2000v5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2016-10176 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jan 30

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router allows an administrator to perform sensitive actions by invoking the apply.cgi URL on the w

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CVE-2021-45619 CRITICAL
9.8 Dec 26

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. Rated critical severity (CVSS

CVE-2021-45618 CRITICAL
9.8 Dec 26

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. Rated critical severity (CVSS

CVE-2020-35799 CRITICAL
9.8 Dec 30

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. Rated critical sev

CVE-2021-45641 HIGH
8.8 Dec 26

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), th

CVE-2021-45548 HIGH
8.8 Dec 26

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this

CVE-2021-29069 HIGH
8.4 Mar 23

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this

CVE-2021-45640 HIGH
7.2 Dec 26

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), th

CVE-2020-26913 MEDIUM
6.8 Oct 09

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an authenticated user. Rated medium severity (C

CVE-2020-35808 MEDIUM
4.8 Dec 30

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exp

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