CVE-2020-35229

moderate-risk
Published 2021-03-10

The authentication token required to execute NSDP write requests on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices is not properly invalidated and can be reused until a new token is generated, which allows attackers (with access to network traffic) to effectively gain administrative privileges.

Do I need to act?

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0.13% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
8
CVSS 8.8/10 High
ADJACENT_NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Gs116E Firmware

Affected Vendors

35
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 27/34 · High
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 7/34 · Low