CVE-2020-11772: XSS

Published Apr 15, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.56, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.46, R7800 before 1.0.2.68, R8900 before 1.0.4.28, R9000 before 1.0.4.28, RAX120 before 1.0.0.78, XR500 before 2.3.2.56, and XR700 before 1.0.1.10.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Netgear D7800 Firmware<1.0.1.56
Netgear D7800
Netgear R7500 Firmware<1.0.3.46
Netgear R7500=v2
Netgear R7800 firmware<1.0.2.68
Netgear R7800
Netgear R8900 Firmware<1.0.4.28
Netgear R8900
Netgear R9000 Firmware<1.0.4.28
Netgear R9000
Netgear Rax120 Firmware<1.0.0.78
Netgear RAX120
Netgear Xr500 Firmware<2.3.2.56
Netgear XR500
Netgear Xr700 Firmware<1.0.1.10
Netgear XR700

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11772?

CVE-2020-11772 is categorized as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-11772?

To mitigate CVE-2020-11772, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

3

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-11772?

CVE-2020-11772 affects the NETGEAR D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, XR500, and XR700 models with specific firmware versions.

4

What happens if I don't address CVE-2020-11772?

Ignoring CVE-2020-11772 may leave your NETGEAR device vulnerable to XSS attacks, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-11772 if I cannot update my firmware?

There are no officially recommended workarounds for CVE-2020-11772, and updating firmware is the best solution.

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