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CVE-2026-73673

8.7
High
EPSS 0.51%Aug 14, 2026

Unauthenticated firmware upload allows persistent compromise of Netis NC63 routers

common questions

Is CVE-2026-73673 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-73673 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-73673?

CVE-2026-73673 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.7. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-73673?

Not known from our data. No patch reference has been recorded for CVE-2026-73673, which is not the same as no patch existing — a fix may have shipped without a tagged reference, or after this record was written. The vendor advisory is the only authority on whether a fix exists, and mitigations may be available regardless.

What does CVE-2026-73673 affect?

CVE-2026-73673 affects Netis NC63 router, Firmware v3.0.0.3327, Boa web server / netis.cgi CGI dispatcher. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-73673?

Isolate devices, disable remote/web management, block access, apply vendor firmware update when available.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Netis NC63 routerFirmware v3.0.0.3327Boa web server / netis.cgi CGI dispatcher
impact

Unauthenticated multipart POST to /cgi-bin/upload_fw.cgi lets attackers install unsigned firmware, enabling persistent remote compromise and root-level control.

action required

Immediate action required

affected versions
Netis Systems Co., Ltd. Netis NC63 Wireless AC1200 Router
  • affected<= V3.0.0.3327

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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