# CVE-2026-9213: NETGEAR Gaming Routers remote code execution via traffic tampering

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-9213-netgear-gaming-routers-remote-code-execution-via-traffic-tampering  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-09. Updated: 2026-06-09  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-9213 · Severity: info · CVSS 6.9 · Published 2026-06-09

A security vulnerability has been identified in several NETGEAR gaming routers that could allow an attacker to take control of the device. By intercepting and modifying internet traffic, a malicious actor could execute unauthorized commands on the router. This could lead to a complete compromise of the home network, allowing attackers to monitor user activity or redirect traffic to malicious websites.

Technologies: [NETGEAR MR70](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/mr70), [NETGEAR MS70](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ms70), [NETGEAR RAXE500](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/raxe500), [NETGEAR XR1000](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/xr1000). Vendors: [NETGEAR](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/netgear).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-9213 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-9213 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-9213?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 6.9, published 9 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** NETGEAR MR70; NETGEAR MS70; NETGEAR RAXE500; NETGEAR XR1000.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-9213?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-9213 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-9213?** Check whether you run NETGEAR MR70, NETGEAR MS70, NETGEAR RAXE500 or one of the others listed. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) within the firmware of affected NETGEAR gaming routers. An attacker positioned to perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack between the router and the Internet can tamper with network traffic to trigger remote code execution. While the attack requires a high degree of network positioning (intercepting ISP-level or upstream traffic), successful exploitation allows for complete system compromise. Affected models include MR70, MS70, RAXE500, and XR1000. Users are advised to check for firmware updates from the vendor.

## Affected products

- NETGEAR MR70
- NETGEAR MS70
- NETGEAR RAXE500
- NETGEAR XR1000

## Timeline

- 2026-06-09: disclosed: CVE published by Netgear via NVD

## References

- [https://www.netgear.com/support/product/mr70/](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/mr70/)
- [https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ms70/](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ms70/)
- [https://www.netgear.com/support/product/raxe500/](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/raxe500/)
- [https://www.netgear.com/support/product/xr1000/](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/xr1000/)

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