CVE-2020-35816 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-35816 affecting certain NETGEAR devices with stored XSS vulnerability. Find out impacted systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-35816
What is CVE-2020-35816?
Certain NETGEAR devices, including models like D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, and others, are vulnerable to stored XSS.
The Impact of CVE-2020-35816
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.1, with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-35816
Vulnerability Description
Stored XSS vulnerability affecting various NETGEAR devices.
Affected Systems and Versions
- D7800 before 1.0.1.56
- R7500v2 before 1.0.3.46
- R7800 before 1.0.2.74
- R8900 before 1.0.4.28
- R9000 before 1.0.4.28
- And other models listed in the description.
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware.
- 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
Ensure all NETGEAR devices are running on the latest firmware to mitigate the stored XSS vulnerability.