CVE-2020-35824 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-35824 affecting NETGEAR devices with stored XSS vulnerability. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-35824
Certain NETGEAR devices are vulnerable to stored XSS attacks, impacting various router models.
What is CVE-2020-35824?
Stored XSS vulnerability affects NETGEAR devices, including D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, RBK50, RBR50, RBS50, XR500, and XR700.
The Impact of CVE-2020-35824
- CVSS Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: High
- Privileges Required: High
- No User Interaction Required
Technical Details of CVE-2020-35824
Stored XSS vulnerability details for NETGEAR devices.
Vulnerability Description
- Stored XSS vulnerability in NETGEAR devices
Affected Systems and Versions
- D7800 before 1.0.1.56
- R7500v2 before 1.0.3.46
- R7800 before 1.0.2.74
- R8900 before 1.0.4.28
- R9000 before 1.0.4.28
- RAX120 before 1.0.0.78
- RBK50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBR50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBS50 before 2.3.5.30
- XR500 before 2.3.2.56
- XR700 before 1.0.1.10
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious scripts on affected devices.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-35824 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
- Disable remote management if not needed.
- Regularly monitor for unusual activities on the network.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong password policies.
- Enable firewall rules to restrict unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Patching and Updates
- NETGEAR has released patches to address the stored XSS vulnerability. Ensure devices are updated to the latest firmware.