CVE-2020-26918 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-26918 affecting certain NETGEAR devices with stored XSS. Find impacted systems, CVSS score, and mitigation steps to secure your devices.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-26918
What is CVE-2020-26918?
Certain NETGEAR devices, including models like EX7000, R6250, R6400, R6700v3, R7100LG, R7300DST, R7900, R8300, and R8500, are impacted by stored XSS.
The Impact of CVE-2020-26918
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.1, indicating a medium severity issue with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-26918
Vulnerability Description
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- EX7000 before 1.0.1.78
- R6250 before 1.0.4.34
- R6400 before 1.0.1.46
- R6400v2 before 1.0.2.66
- R6700v3 before 1.0.2.66
- R7100LG before 1.0.0.50
- R7300DST before 1.0.0.70
- R7900 before 1.0.3.8
- R8300 before 1.0.2.128
- R8500 before 1.0.2.128
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: Required
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 practices and avoiding suspicious links.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for firmware updates and security advisories from NETGEAR.