CVE-2020-26927 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-26927, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting NETGEAR routers. Find out impacted systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability that impacts various router models.
Understanding CVE-2020-26927
This CVE identifies an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting specific NETGEAR router models.
What is CVE-2020-26927?
The CVE-2020-26927 vulnerability involves an authentication bypass issue in several NETGEAR devices, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the affected routers.
The Impact of CVE-2020-26927
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.4, categorizing it as critical. The impact includes high confidentiality impact and high availability impact.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-26927
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2020-26927 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication on NETGEAR routers, affecting models such as D6200, D7000, R6020, R6080, and others before specific firmware versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- D6200 before 1.1.00.40
- D7000 before 1.0.1.78
- R6020 before 1.0.0.42
- R6080 before 1.0.0.42
- R6050 before 1.0.1.26
- JR6150 before 1.0.1.26
- R6120 before 1.0.0.66
- R6220 before 1.1.0.100
- R6260 before 1.1.0.66
- R6700v2 before 1.2.0.62
- R6800 before 1.2.0.62
- R6900v2 before 1.2.0.62
- AC2100 before 1.2.0.62
- AC2400 before 1.2.0.62
- AC2600 before 1.2.0.62
- R7450 before 1.2.0.62
- WNR2020 before 1.1.0.62
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring no privileges, and no user interaction.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-26927, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
- Restrict network access to vulnerable devices.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches.
- Implement strong and unique passwords for router access.
- Conduct security audits and assessments periodically.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of firmware updates and security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.