CVE-2019-20488 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on NETGEAR WNR1000V4 1.1.0.54 devices. Multiple actions within the web management interface (setup.cgi) are vulnerable to command injection, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated by shell metacharacters in the sysDNSHost parameter.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wnr1000 Firmware	1.1.0.54
Netgear	Wnr1000	4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/about-us/newsroom-and-events/blog/2019/august/the-ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/about-us/newsroom-and-events/blog/2019/august/the-ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20488?

CVE-2019-20488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on NETGEAR WNR1000V4 1.1.0.54 devices. Multiple actions within the web management interface (setup.cgi) are vulnerable to command injection, allowing remote attackers to execut...

How severe is CVE-2019-20488?

CVE-2019-20488 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20488?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wnr1000 Firmware, Netgear Wnr1000.