Unpatched vulnerability exposes Netgear routers to easy hacking

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It has been reported that a number of Netgear router models have a vulnerability that allows hackers to access them.

Netgear confirmed the vulnerability over the weekend and said that its R7000, R6400 and R8000 routers might be vulnerable. However, another researcher performed a test and reported that other routers from Netgear’s Nighthawk line are also affected. These include: R7000, R7000P, R7500, R7800, R8500 and R9000.

Users can check if their models are affected by accessing the following URL in a browser when connected to their local area network (LAN): http://[router_ip_address]/cgi-bin/;uname$IFS-a . If this shows any information other than a error or a blank page, the router is likely affected.

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