CVE-2019-20745 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-20745 affecting NETGEAR WAC505 and WAC510 devices. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Certain NETGEAR devices are vulnerable to command injection, impacting WAC505 and WAC510 devices.
Understanding CVE-2019-20745
This CVE identifies a command injection vulnerability affecting specific NETGEAR devices.
What is CVE-2019-20745?
The vulnerability allows an authorized user to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
The Impact of CVE-2019-20745
- CVSS Base Score: 6.4 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Privileges Required: High
- Scope: Unchanged
- User Interaction: None
Technical Details of CVE-2019-20745
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- The vulnerability allows command injection by authenticated users on NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- NETGEAR WAC505 versions prior to 5.0.10.2
- NETGEAR WAC510 versions prior to 5.0.10.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-20745 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to versions 5.0.10.2 or later.
- Implement strong, unique passwords for device access.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from NETGEAR.