CVE-2020-35831 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-35831 affecting NETGEAR routers. Discover impacted systems, the severity of the vulnerability, and mitigation steps to secure your devices.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS, impacting various router models.
Understanding CVE-2020-35831
What is CVE-2020-35831?
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting NETGEAR devices, including D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, RBK50, RBR50, RBS50, XR500, and XR700.
The Impact of CVE-2020-35831
This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.1, with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-35831
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
- 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
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the network.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for firmware updates and security advisories from NETGEAR.