CVE-2020-11779 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-11779 affecting NETGEAR devices with stored XSS vulnerabilities. Find out impacted models and versions, mitigation steps, and patching information.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerabilities in various models.
Understanding CVE-2020-11779
What is CVE-2020-11779?
Stored XSS vulnerabilities impact specific NETGEAR devices, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11779
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11779
Vulnerability Description
- Stored XSS vulnerability affecting NETGEAR devices
- Specifically impacts models D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, XR500, and XR700
Affected Systems and Versions
- D7800 before 1.0.1.56
- R7500v2 before 1.0.3.46
- R7800 before 1.0.2.68
- R8900 before 1.0.4.28
- R9000 before 1.0.4.28
- RAX120 before 1.0.0.78
- XR500 before 2.3.2.56
- XR700 before 1.0.1.10
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions
- Implement network security best practices
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from NETGEAR
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Patching and Updates
- NETGEAR has released patches for the affected devices to address the stored XSS vulnerability