CVE-2020-35790 : What You Need to Know

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This impacts D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.26, and R9000 before 1.0.4.26.

Understanding CVE-2020-35790

This CVE involves command injection vulnerability in certain NETGEAR devices.

What is CVE-2020-35790?

CVE-2020-35790 is a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on affected NETGEAR devices.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35790

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.4, with high confidentiality and integrity impacts, requiring high privileges but with low availability impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35790

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to perform command injection on affected NETGEAR devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

D7800 before 1.0.1.56
R7800 before 1.0.2.68
R8900 before 1.0.4.26
R9000 before 1.0.4.26

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-35790 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions provided by NETGEAR.
Restrict network access to vulnerable devices.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches on all network devices.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

NETGEAR has released patches to address the vulnerability. Ensure all affected devices are updated to the latest firmware versions.