8.8
CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20707: Command Injection

First published: Thu Apr 16 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects R7800 before 1.0.2.60 and XR500 before 2.3.2.32.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R7800 firmware<1.0.2.60
NETGEAR R7800 firmware
NETGEAR XR500 firmware<2.3.2.32
NETGEAR XR500 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20707?

    CVE-2019-20707 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated command injection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20707?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-20707, upgrade the NETGEAR R7800 to firmware version 1.0.2.60 or higher and the XR500 to version 2.3.2.32 or higher.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-20707?

    CVE-2019-20707 affects certain NETGEAR devices, specifically the R7800 and XR500, running vulnerable firmware versions.

  • Can CVE-2019-20707 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2019-20707 requires authentication, meaning an attacker must first gain access to the device.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-20707?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-20707 can allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the affected NETGEAR devices.

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