CVE-2020-35814 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-35814 affecting certain NETGEAR devices due to stored XSS. Find out impacted systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-35814
What is CVE-2020-35814?
Certain NETGEAR devices are impacted by stored XSS, affecting various models before specific firmware versions.
The Impact of CVE-2020-35814
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.1, with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-35814
Vulnerability Description
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting multiple NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- D7800 before 1.0.1.56
- R7800 before 1.0.2.74
- R8900 before 1.0.4.28
- R9000 before 1.0.4.28
- RAX120 before 1.0.0.78
- RBK20, RBR20, RBS20 before 2.3.5.26
- RBK40, RBR40, RBS40 before 2.3.5.30
- RBK50, RBR50, RBS50 before 2.3.5.30
- XR500 before 2.3.2.56
- XR700 before 1.0.1.10
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with high privileges, adjacent network access, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware versions.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the network.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches provided by NETGEAR to address the stored XSS vulnerability.