CVE-2019-20488: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 2, 2020

Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Netgear Wnr1000 Firmware=1.1.0.54

Netgear WNR1000=4

Event History

Mar 2, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:06 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:06 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2019-20488.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20488?

The severity of CVE-2019-20488 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-20488?

The affected software for CVE-2019-20488 is Netgear WNR1000V4 firmware version 1.1.0.54.

What is the impact of CVE-2019-20488?

CVE-2019-20488 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on NETGEAR WNR1000V4 devices.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-20488?

Unfortunately, there is no fix available for CVE-2019-20488 at the moment. It is recommended to apply any security patches or updates provided by the vendor.