Description
Login credentials are inadvertently recorded in logs if a Syslog Server is configured in NETGEAR WAX610
and WAX610Y (AX1800 Dual Band PoE Multi-Gig Insight Managed WiFi 6
Access Points). An user having access to the syslog server can read the logs containing these credentials.
This issue affects WAX610: before 10.8.11.4; WAX610Y: before 10.8.11.4.
Devices
managed with Insight get automatic updates. If not, please check the firmware version
and update to the latest.
Fixed in:
WAX610 firmware
11.8.0.10 or later.
WAX610Y firmware
11.8.0.10 or later.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR | WAX610 | < 10.8.11.4 | 10.8.11.4 |
| NETGEAR | WAX610Y | < 10.8.11.4 | 10.8.11.4 |
References
- https://www.netgear.com/support/product/wax610 product patch
- https://www.netgear.com/support/product/wax610y product patch
- https://kb.netgear.com/000070355/NETGEAR-Security-Advisories-November-2025 vendor-advisory