CVE-2019-20691 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A CSRF vulnerability impacts several NETGEAR devices, including D3600, D6000, EX3700, EX3800, EX6000, EX6100, EX6120, EX6130, EX6150v1, EX6200, EX7000, and WN2500RPv2.

Understanding CVE-2019-20691

This CVE involves a CSRF vulnerability affecting multiple NETGEAR devices.

What is CVE-2019-20691?

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting various NETGEAR devices.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20691

CVSS Base Score: 8.3 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: Low

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20691

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CSRF vulnerability in NETGEAR devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

D3600 before version 1.0.0.72
D6000 before version 1.0.0.72
EX3700 before version 1.0.0.70
EX3800 before version 1.0.0.70
EX6000 before version 1.0.0.30
EX6100 before version 1.0.2.24
EX6120 before version 1.0.0.40
EX6130 before version 1.0.0.22
EX6150v1 before version 1.0.0.42
EX6200 before version 1.0.3.88
EX7000 before version 1.0.0.66
WN2500RPv2 before version 1.0.1.54

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited via a network with user interaction required.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-20691 with the following steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to the latest patched versions.
Implement network security measures to prevent CSRF attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate CSRF risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and firmware updates to address the CSRF vulnerability in NETGEAR devices.