CVE-2020-11787 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-11787 affecting certain NETGEAR devices with stored XSS. Find impacted systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-11787
What is CVE-2020-11787?
Certain NETGEAR devices are impacted by stored XSS, affecting various models before specific firmware versions.
The Impact of CVE-2020-11787
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6 (Medium severity) with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-11787
Vulnerability Description
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting multiple 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
- Various other models before specific firmware versions
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
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the network
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
Ensure all NETGEAR devices are running the latest firmware to mitigate the stored XSS vulnerability.