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CVE-2026-61516

9.8 · CRITICAL

Netis NX10 firmware V4.0.1.5808 and V3.0.0.4142 contain an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the administrator password by sending a request to…

Published Sep 8, 2026CWE-522EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2026-61516 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Netis NX10 firmware V4.0.1.5808 and V3.0.0.4142 contain an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the administrator password by sending a request to the sysinfo action in the web management interface without a valid session. Attackers can replay the exposed credential against the login handler to establish a fully authenticated administrator session on the device.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61516?

CVE-2026-61516 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-61516?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-61516?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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