CVE-2019-20645 : What You Need to Know

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting NETGEAR RAX40 devices with versions prior to 1.0.3.62.

Understanding CVE-2019-20645

This CVE involves a stored XSS vulnerability impacting specific versions of NETGEAR RAX40 devices.

What is CVE-2019-20645?

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20645

CVSS Base Score: 4.2 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20645

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

NETGEAR RAX40 devices with versions prior to 1.0.3.62 are susceptible to stored cross-site scripting attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: NETGEAR RAX40
Affected Versions: Prior to 1.0.3.62

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with high privileges to inject and execute malicious scripts on the affected device.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-20645 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update NETGEAR RAX40 devices to version 1.0.3.62 or later.
Regularly monitor for any suspicious activities on the network.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement web application firewalls to detect and block XSS attacks.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from NETGEAR to address vulnerabilities like stored XSS.