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Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000

- The Netgear Nighthawk R7000 is a high-performance wireless router that provides fast and reliable connectivity for your home or office network.

Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000

Specifications

OS
Netgear firmware
CPU
1 GHz dual-core
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
QoS
Yes
RAM
256 MB
USB
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
WAN
Gigabit Ethernet

Potential Threats

1
Critical
18
High
3
Medium
1
Low

23 Known CVEs

1 critical vulnerability found — immediate patching required.
18 high-severity vulnerabilities — patch as soon as possible.
Change the default admin password and login URL. Disable WPS and remote management. Enable WPA3 if supported.

Default IP

192.168.1.1

Default admin panel address for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000

Default Credentials — Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000

Username Password Access Type Protocol Port Notes
web HTTP 80

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (23)

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CVE-2024-35518 2024

Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68 is vulnerable to Command Injection in genie_fix2.cgi via the wan_dns1_pri parameter.

8.4
CVE-2024-35517 2024

Netgear XR1000 v1.0.0.64 is vulnerable to command injection in usb_remote_smb_conf.cgi via the share_name parameter.

8.4
CVE-2023-27369 2024

NETGEAR RAX30 soap_serverd Stack-based Buffer Overflow Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to e...

8.8
CVE-2023-27368 2024

NETGEAR RAX30 soap_serverd Stack-based Buffer Overflow Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to ex...

8.8
CVE-2023-27367 2024

NETGEAR RAX30 libcms_cli Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitr...

8.0
CVE-2022-38473 2022

A cross-origin iframe referencing an XSLT document would inherit the parent domain's permissions (such as microphone or camera access). This vulnerabi...

8.8
CVE-2022-38472 2022

An attacker could have abused XSLT error handling to associate attacker-controlled content with another origin which was displayed in the address bar....

6.5
CVE-2022-4421 2022

A vulnerability was found in rAthena FluxCP. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file themes/default/service...

3.5
CVE-2021-34979 2022

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6260 1.1.0.78_1.0.1 routers. Auth...

8.8
CVE-2021-34978 2022

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6260 1.1.0.78_1.0.1 routers. Auth...

8.8

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FAQ

What is the default password for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000?

The most common default credentials for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000?

The default username for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000 is typically "admin". The full list of default credentials including username, password, access type and port is shown in the table on this page.

How do I change the password on Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000?

Log in to the admin panel using the default credentials listed above. Navigate to Administration → Password or System → Account settings. Enter the current password and set a new strong password. Save the changes.

How do I reset Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000 to factory defaults?

Locate the Reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back/bottom of the device). Hold it for 10-30 seconds while powered on until the LEDs flash. The device will reboot with default settings.

Is it safe to leave default credentials unchanged?

No. Default credentials are publicly known and frequently exploited by automated scanners. Change the admin password immediately after first login.

What IP address do I use to log in to Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000?

The default admin login address for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000 is shown in the "Default IP" field above. Most routers use 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Open a browser on a device connected to the router and navigate to that IP.

How do I change the Wi-Fi password on Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000?

Log in to the router admin panel at the default IP address. Go to Wireless or Wi-Fi settings. Find the WPA2/WPA3 passphrase field and update it. Save and reconnect your devices.

How do I secure Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000 after setup?

Change the default admin password and Wi-Fi password immediately. Disable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) — it is vulnerable to brute-force attacks. Enable WPA3 encryption if supported. Turn off remote management unless needed. Keep firmware updated.

Does Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000 have known security vulnerabilities?

Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R7000 has 23 known CVE vulnerabilities documented in our database. The full list with severity ratings is shown on this page. Apply the latest firmware update from the manufacturer to address known issues.

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