CVE-2020-11778 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-11778 affecting NETGEAR devices with stored XSS vulnerability. Find out impacted systems, mitigation steps, and prevention measures.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-11778
What is CVE-2020-11778?
Stored XSS vulnerability impacts various NETGEAR devices, including D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, XR500, and XR700.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11778
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality and integrity impact.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11778
Vulnerability Description
- Stored XSS vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Devices affected include D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.46, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.28, R9000 before 1.0.4.28, RAX120 before 1.0.0.78, XR500 before 2.3.2.56, and XR700 before 1.0.1.10.
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack complexity is low, requires high privileges, and has a local attack vector.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
- Regularly monitor for security advisories from NETGEAR.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong password policies.
- Use network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
- Educate users on safe browsing habits.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by NETGEAR to address the vulnerability.