What is the severity of CVE-2020-14437?

CVE-2020-14437 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote command injection by unauthenticated attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14437?

To fix CVE-2020-14437, update the affected NETGEAR devices to firmware version 3.2.15.25 or later.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-14437?

CVE-2020-14437 affects several models, including RBK752, RBK753, RBR750, and more, all before firmware version 3.2.15.25.

Can CVE-2020-14437 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-14437 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers due to command injection vulnerabilities.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-14437 before applying the patch?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2020-14437; applying the firmware update is the recommended solution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-14437

critical

9.6

CWE

18/6/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-14437: Command Injection

First published: Thu Jun 18 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects RBK752 before 3.2.15.25, RBK753 before 3.2.15.25, RBK753S before 3.2.15.25, RBR750 before 3.2.15.25, RBS750 before 3.2.15.25, RBK842 before 3.2.15.25, RBR840 before 3.2.15.25, RBS840 before 3.2.15.25, RBK852 before 3.2.15.25, RBK853 before 3.2.15.25, RBR850 before 3.2.15.25, and RBS850 before 3.2.15.25.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NETGEAR RBK752 firmware	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBK752 firmware
NETGEAR RBK753	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBK753 firmware
NETGEAR RBK753S	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBK753S
NETGEAR RBR750	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBR750 firmware
NETGEAR RBS750	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBS750
NETGEAR RBK842	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBK842 firmware
NETGEAR RBR840 firmware	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBR840 firmware
NETGEAR RBS840V	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBS840 firmware
NETGEAR RBK852	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBK852
NETGEAR RBK853	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBK853
NETGEAR RBR850 firmware	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBR850 firmware
NETGEAR RBS850	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBS850 firmware

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000061940/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0054

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14437?
CVE-2020-14437 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote command injection by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14437?
To fix CVE-2020-14437, update the affected NETGEAR devices to firmware version 3.2.15.25 or later.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-14437?
CVE-2020-14437 affects several models, including RBK752, RBK753, RBR750, and more, all before firmware version 3.2.15.25.
Can CVE-2020-14437 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-14437 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers due to command injection vulnerabilities.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-14437 before applying the patch?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2020-14437; applying the firmware update is the recommended solution.