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Security email: Disable remote management
I received an e-mail about Web GUI password recovery vulnerability and two-step instructions to follow. I was successful in step 1. Step 2 requires that you check to ensure that remote management is disabled. I downloaded the user guide for my model and clicked on advanced-advanced setup-remote management as the guide shows. The guide shows a screen with boxes to check. Mine is a blank page. Does this mean that my model does not permit remote management even though the user guide suggests that it does? Or does this suggest that access was gained remotely? Something else?
Advice appreciated.
Hi All,
It is a legit e-mail.
We also have posted it on here in the community.
Web GUI Password Recovery and Exposure Security Vulnerability
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I received the same email. Is it genuine?
Hi,
I found the same security advisory message on the Netgear website . See link
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/?cid=gwmng
Interestingly, the advisory was released on 5/9/2016 and I only received the e-mail yesterday almost 6 weeks later. I think it is real
Hi All,
It is a legit e-mail.
We also have posted it on here in the community.
Web GUI Password Recovery and Exposure Security Vulnerability
