CVE-2020-26916 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-26916 affecting certain NETGEAR routers due to security misconfiguration. Find out impacted systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings, impacting various router models.
Understanding CVE-2020-26916
What is CVE-2020-26916?
CVE-2020-26916 is a vulnerability affecting specific NETGEAR routers due to misconfigured security settings.
The Impact of CVE-2020-26916
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5.4, with medium severity. It can lead to low confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-26916
Vulnerability Description
- Incorrect configuration of security settings on NETGEAR routers
Affected Systems and Versions
- D6200 before 1.1.00.38
- D7000 before 1.0.1.78
- JR6150 before 1.0.1.24
- R6020 before 1.0.0.42
- R6050 before 1.0.1.24
- R6080 before 1.0.0.42
- R6120 before 1.0.0.66
- R6220 before 1.1.0.100
- R6260 before 1.1.0.64
- R6700v2 before 1.2.0.62
- R6800 before 1.2.0.62
- R6900v2 before 1.2.0.62
- R7450 before 1.2.0.50
- WNR2020 before 1.1.0.62
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected routers to the latest firmware
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update router security settings
- Implement strong password policies for router access
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and firmware updates provided by NETGEAR to address the security misconfiguration