CVE-2020-35801

moderate-risk
Published 2020-12-30

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects JGS516PE before 2.6.0.48, JGS524Ev2 before 2.6.0.48, JGS524PE before 2.6.0.48, and GS116Ev2 before 2.6.0.48. A TFTP server was found to be active by default. It allows remote authenticated users to update the switch firmware.

Do I need to act?

~
1.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate 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 8.3/10 High
ADJACENT_NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (4)

Jgs524E Firmware
Jgs524Pe Firmware
Gs116E Firmware

Affected Vendors

Netgear

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://kb.netgear.com/000062635/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration...
Not Applicable https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabili...
Vendor Advisory https://kb.netgear.com/000062635/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration...
Not Applicable https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabili...
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal
Exposure 10/34 · Low