Missing Function Level Access Control in NETGEAR JGS516PE Switches
CVE-2020-26919

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
Jgs516pe Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 October 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 93%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

NETGEAR JGS516PE devices prior to version 2.6.0.43 exhibit a vulnerability due to inadequate access control at the function level. This lack of proper restrictions may allow unauthorized users to access sensitive functions, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes or service disruptions. It is crucial for users to update their devices to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000062334/Security-Advisory-for-Mi...
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EPSS Score

93% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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