NETGEAR URGES USERS TO UPGRADE TWO FLAWS IMPACTING WIFI ROUTER MODELS

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Netgear has identified critical flaws in multiple WiFi router models (XR1000, XR1000v2, and XR500) and is urging users to update their firmware as soon as possible. The vulnerabilities include a remote code execution issue and an authentication bypass vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers without user interaction. This post includes the firmware versions to download the patches as well as instructions on how to upgrade.