CVE-2020-35223 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF protection mechanism implemented in the web administration panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices could be bypassed by omitting the CSRF token parameter in HTTP requests.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Gs116E Firmware	2.6.0.43
Netgear	Gs116E	v2
Netgear	Jgs516Pe Firmware	2.6.0.43
Netgear	Jgs516Pe	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352

References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliVendor Advisory
https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabiliVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-35223?

CVE-2020-35223 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The CSRF protection mechanism implemented in the web administration panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices could be bypassed by omitting the CSRF token parameter in HTTP requests.

How severe is CVE-2020-35223?

CVE-2020-35223 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35223?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Gs116E Firmware, Netgear Gs116E, Netgear Jgs516Pe Firmware, Netgear Jgs516Pe.