What is CVE-2020-14438?

CVE-2020-14438 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands on certain NETGEAR devices.

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-14438?

RBK752, RBK753, RBK753S, RBR750, RBS750, RBK842, RBR840, and RBS840 are affected by CVE-2020-14438.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14438?

CVE-2020-14438 has a severity rating of critical, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2020-14438?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-14438 by injecting malicious commands into vulnerable NETGEAR devices.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-14438?

Yes, updating the firmware of affected NETGEAR devices to version 3.2.15.25 or later fixes CVE-2020-14438.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-14438

critical

9.6

CWE

18/6/2020

21/7/2021

CVE-2020-14438: 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
Netgear Rbk753 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbk753
Netgear Rbk753s Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbk753s
Netgear Rbr750 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbr750
Netgear Rbs750 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbs750
Netgear Rbk842 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbk842
Netgear Rbr840 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbr840
Netgear Rbs840 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbs840
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbk852
Netgear Rbk853 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbk853
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
NETGEAR RBR850
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbs850

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000061941/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0063

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14438?
CVE-2020-14438 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands on certain NETGEAR devices.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-14438?
RBK752, RBK753, RBK753S, RBR750, RBS750, RBK842, RBR840, and RBS840 are affected by CVE-2020-14438.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14438?
CVE-2020-14438 has a severity rating of critical, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2020-14438?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-14438 by injecting malicious commands into vulnerable NETGEAR devices.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-14438?
Yes, updating the firmware of affected NETGEAR devices to version 3.2.15.25 or later fixes CVE-2020-14438.