CVE-2020-35833 : Security Advisory and Response

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerabilities in various models.

Understanding CVE-2020-35833

This CVE involves stored XSS vulnerabilities impacting multiple NETGEAR router models.

What is CVE-2020-35833?

Stored XSS vulnerabilities affect NETGEAR devices, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35833

CVSS Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35833

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Stored XSS vulnerabilities in 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
RBK20, RBR20, RBS20 before 2.3.5.26
RBK40, RBR40, RBS40 before 2.3.5.30
RBK50, RBR50, 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 by injecting malicious scripts into the affected devices.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-35833 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
Implement network security best practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security updates from NETGEAR.
Conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by NETGEAR to address the stored XSS vulnerabilities.