CVE-2020-35228 — MEDIUM (4.8)

Vulnerability Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administration web panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter.

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

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-79

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-2020-35228?

CVE-2020-35228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administration web panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the languag...

How severe is CVE-2020-35228?

CVE-2020-35228 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35228?

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