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CVE-2017-6077

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

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.

Published Feb 22, 2017 · Updated Apr 21, 2026

Key Facts

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  • 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

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVMar 7, 2022Sep 7, 2022Not reported
Industry KEV feedJan 8, 2020Sep 7, 2022Not reported
CIRCL KEVMar 7, 2022Sep 7, 2022Not reported
ENISA EUVDMar 7, 2022n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Dgn2200 FirmwareNetgearSee advisory10.0.0.50

Patched Releases

Dgn2200 Firmware

10.0.0.50

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Feb 22, 2017

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jan 8, 2020

  3. Added to CISA KEV

    Mar 7, 2022

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Mar 7, 2022

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Mar 7, 2022

  6. Last updated

    Apr 21, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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