CVE-2017-6077
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitping.cgi on NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the ping_IPAddr field of an HTTP POST request.
Published Feb 22, 2017 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-6077 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dgn2200 Firmware (Netgear).
- 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 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dgn2200 Firmware 10.0.0.50.
- 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)
69%
Higher than 99.3% 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
ping.cgi on NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the ping_IPAddr field of an HTTP POST request.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 7, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 8, 2020 | Sep 7, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 7, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 7, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dgn2200 FirmwareNetgear | See advisory | 10.0.0.50 |
Patched Releases
Dgn2200 Firmware
10.0.0.50
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 22, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 8, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 7, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 7, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 7, 2022
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisory96408
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
ping.cgi on NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the ping_IPAddr field of an HTTP POST request.
Affected: Dgn2200 Firmware (Netgear). 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 7, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 7, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dgn2200 Firmware 10.0.0.50.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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