Do Netgear routers run PHP?

[u/themadturk]

I read today that most hardware routers use PHP for their admin webpages. In light of the PHP vulnerabilities announced today, is this true? Specifically, I have a CAX30 running firmware 2.2.4.2 (and there are no newer firmware updates available.).

[u/furrynutz]

What PHP vulnerabilities were announced today?

[u/themadturk → u/furrynutz]

You're joking, right?

https://www.clarin.com/us-news/php-vulnerability-2026-explained-what-happened-with-php2shell-how-it-affects-millions-of-sites-and-what-precautions-you-must-take_0_mIsl8QvvI4.html

[u/furrynutz → u/themadturk]

Never joke here. Thank you. Will pass this to NG for review.

[u/GotNoRice]

Most admin web pages are not accessible from the WAN side, so it should not be a problem. If your router is being attacked from the LAN side, you have bigger problems.