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FWP
Jun 22, 2016Aspirant
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...
- Jun 22, 2016
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
DavidNZ
Jun 22, 2016Aspirant
I received the same email. Is it genuine?
- FWPJun 22, 2016Aspirant
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
- ElaineMJun 22, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
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
- capayneJun 24, 2016Aspirant
Default Gateway is blank, and I cannot figure out how to connect my PC to the router. I have an ethernet cable, but there's only one place to plug that in, and that's where the internet cable is plugged in.