Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Gateways
CVE-2019-20709

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Xr500 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2020

What is CVE-2019-20709?

Certain NETGEAR routers and gateways are susceptible to a command injection vulnerability that may be exploited by authenticated users. This weakness affects specific firmware versions of the D3600, D6000, and XR500 devices, allowing unauthorized command execution that could compromise the security of the device and the network it is connected to. It is crucial for users to upgrade their firmware to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061220/Security-Advisory-for-Po...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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