CVE-2020-11786 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-11786 affecting NETGEAR routers. Discover the impacted models and the necessary steps to mitigate the stored XSS vulnerability.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS, impacting various router models.
Understanding CVE-2020-11786
What is CVE-2020-11786?
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting NETGEAR devices, including D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, RBR50, RBS50, RBK50, XR500, and XR700.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11786
This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11786
Vulnerability Description
Stored XSS vulnerability in certain NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- 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
- RBR50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBS50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBK50 before 2.3.5.30
- XR500 before 2.3.2.56
- XR700 before 1.0.1.10
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
- Regularly monitor NETGEAR security advisories for patches.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong password policies.
- Enable automatic firmware updates.
Patching and Updates
- NETGEAR has released patches for the affected devices to address the stored XSS vulnerability.