CVE-2019-20721 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

NETGEAR devices including D7800, EX2700, EX6100v2, and more are vulnerable to stored XSS. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-20721

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.

What is CVE-2019-20721?

Stored XSS vulnerability impacting various NETGEAR devices
Affected firmware versions listed for each device

The Impact of CVE-2019-20721

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 4.8 (Medium)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Privileges Required: High
Scope: Changed
No user interaction required

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20721

Stored XSS vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Stored XSS vulnerability in multiple NETGEAR models

Affected Systems and Versions

Devices include D7800, EX2700, EX6100v2, and more
Specific firmware versions listed for each device

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious scripts

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2019-20721 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to patched firmware versions
Monitor for any suspicious activities on the network

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware to latest versions
Implement network segmentation and access controls
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Patching and Updates

NETGEAR provides firmware updates to address the vulnerability