CVE-2020-11781 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-11781 affecting NETGEAR devices. Discover impacted systems, the severity of the vulnerability, and mitigation steps to secure your network.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-11781
What is CVE-2020-11781?
Certain NETGEAR devices, including D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, RBR50, RBS50, RBK50, XR500, and XR700, are vulnerable to stored XSS.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11781
This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11781
Vulnerability Description
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting various NETGEAR devices.
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
- RBR50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBS50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBK50 before 2.3.5.30
- 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.
- Regularly monitor NETGEAR security advisories for patches.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
- Educate users on safe browsing habits and avoiding suspicious links.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for and apply firmware updates provided by NETGEAR.