CVE-2016-1555
CriticalExploitedPublic exploit(1) boardData102.php, (2) boardData103.php, (3) boardDataJP.php, (4) boardDataNA.php, and (5) boardDataWW.php in Netgear WN604 before 3.3.3 and WN802Tv2, WNAP210v2, WNAP320, WNDAP350, WNDAP360, and WNDAP660 before 3.5.5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Published Apr 21, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-1555 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wn604 Firmware (Netgear), Wn802tv2 Firmware (Netgear), Wnap320 Firmware (Netgear) and 4 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 8, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wn604 Firmware 3.3.2, Wn802tv2 Firmware 3.0.5.0, Wnap320 Firmware 3.0.5.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
(1) boardData102.php, (2) boardData103.php, (3) boardDataJP.php, (4) boardDataNA.php, and (5) boardDataWW.php in Netgear WN604 before 3.3.3 and WN802Tv2, WNAP210v2, WNAP320, WNDAP350, WNDAP360, and WNDAP660 before 3.5.5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 8, 2020 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wn604 FirmwareNetgear | See advisory | 3.3.2 |
| Wn802tv2 FirmwareNetgear | See advisory | 3.0.5.0 |
| Wnap320 FirmwareNetgear | See advisory | 3.0.5.0 |
| Wndap210v2 FirmwareNetgear | See advisory | 3.0.5.0 |
| Wndap350 FirmwareNetgear | See advisory | 3.0.5.0 |
Patched Releases
Wn604 Firmware
3.3.2
Wn802tv2 Firmware
3.0.5.0
Wnap320 Firmware
3.0.5.0
Wndap210v2 Firmware
3.0.5.0
Wndap350 Firmware
3.0.5.0
Wndap360 Firmware
3.0.5.0
Wndap660 Firmware
3.0.5.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 21, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 8, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135956/D-Link-Netgear-FIRMADYNE-Command-Injection-Buffer-Overflow.html
- advisory20160225 D-Link, Netgear Router Vulnerabiltiies
- patchhttps://kb.netgear.com/30480/CVE-2016-1555-Notification?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
(1) boardData102.php, (2) boardData103.php, (3) boardDataJP.php, (4) boardDataNA.php, and (5) boardDataWW.php in Netgear WN604 before 3.3.3 and WN802Tv2, WNAP210v2, WNAP320, WNDAP350, WNDAP360, and WNDAP660 before 3.5.5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected: Wn604 Firmware (Netgear); Wn802tv2 Firmware (Netgear); Wnap320 Firmware (Netgear), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 8, 2020.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wn604 Firmware 3.3.2, Wn802tv2 Firmware 3.0.5.0, Wnap320 Firmware 3.0.5.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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