7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20655: Command Injection

First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects XR500 before 2.3.2.56 and XR700 before 1.0.1.20.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR XR500 firmware<2.3.2.56
NETGEAR XR500 firmware
NETGEAR XR700<1.0.1.20
NETGEAR XR700 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20655?

    CVE-2019-20655 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to command injection by an authenticated user.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20655?

    To fix CVE-2019-20655, you need to upgrade the firmware of affected NETGEAR XR500 to version 2.3.2.56 or XR700 to version 1.0.1.20 or later.

  • Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2019-20655?

    CVE-2019-20655 affects NETGEAR XR500 devices with firmware versions prior to 2.3.2.56 and XR700 devices with versions before 1.0.1.20.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20655?

    CVE-2019-20655 is a command injection vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated users.

  • When was CVE-2019-20655 disclosed?

    CVE-2019-20655 was disclosed in late 2019, highlighting the potential risks to users of the affected NETGEAR devices.

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