CVE-2020-26928 : Security Advisory and Response

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability that impacts various models before specific versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-26928

This CVE involves an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting multiple NETGEAR devices.

What is CVE-2020-26928?

The CVE-2020-26928 vulnerability pertains to an authentication bypass issue found in several NETGEAR devices.

The Impact of CVE-2020-26928

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.6, indicating a critical severity level with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26928

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE-2020-26928 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for authentication bypass on affected NETGEAR devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

CBR40 before 2.5.0.10
RBK752 before 3.2.15.25
RBR750 before 3.2.15.25
RBS750 before 3.2.15.25
RBK852 before 3.2.10.11
RBR850 before 3.2.10.11
RBS850 before 3.2.10.11

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker on the adjacent network without requiring any privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-26928 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by NETGEAR for the affected devices.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to vulnerable devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement strong network segmentation and access controls.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected NETGEAR devices are updated with the latest firmware versions to mitigate the authentication bypass vulnerability.