CVE-2020-11551: Critical severity netgear rbs50y firmware vulnerability

Published May 18, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on NETGEAR Orbi Tri-Band Business WiFi Add-on Satellite (SRS60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106, Outdoor Satellite (RBS50Y) V2.5.1.106, and Pro Tri-Band Business WiFi Router (SRR60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106. The administrative SOAP interface allows an unauthenticated remote write of arbitrary Wi-Fi configuration data such as authentication details (e.g., the Web-admin password), network settings, DNS settings, system administration interface configuration, etc.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Netgear Rbs50y Firmware=2.5.1.106
Netgear RBS50Y
Netgear Srr60 Firmware=2.5.1.106
Netgear SRR60
Netgear Srs60 Firmware=2.5.1.106
Netgear SRS60

Event History

May 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11551?

The severity of CVE-2020-11551 is critical.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-11551?

The affected software for CVE-2020-11551 includes NETGEAR Orbi Tri-Band Business WiFi Add-on Satellite (SRS60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106, Outdoor Satellite (RBS50Y) V2.5.1.106, and Pro Tri-Band Business WiFi Router (SRR60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-11551?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-11551 by using the unauthenticated remote write of arbitrary Wi-Fi parameters via the administrative SOAP interface.

4

Are there any known fixes for CVE-2020-11551?

Currently, there are no known fixes for CVE-2020-11551. It is recommended to implement other security measures and follow any recommendations provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-11551?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-11551 on the following references: [link1](https://github.com/modzero/MZ-20-02-NETGEAR-Orbi-Security), [link2](https://www.modzero.com/advisories/MZ-20-02-Netgear-Orbi-Pro-Security.txt), [link3](https://www.modzero.com/modlog/archives/2020/05/18/how_netgear_meshed_up_wifi_for_business/index.html)

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