CVE-2020-26917: XSS

Published Oct 9, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. This affects EX7000 before 1.0.1.78, R6250 before 1.0.4.34, R6400 before 1.0.1.46, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.66, R7100LG before 1.0.0.50, R7300DST before 1.0.0.70, R7900 before 1.0.3.8, R8300 before 1.0.2.128, and R8500 before 1.0.2.128.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Netgear Ex7000 Firmware<1.0.1.78
Netgear EX7000
Netgear R6250 Firmware<1.0.4.34
Netgear R6250
Netgear R6400 Firmware<1.0.1.46
Netgear R6400
Netgear R6400v2 Firmware<1.0.2.66
Netgear R6400v2
Netgear R7100lg Firmware<1.0.0.50
Netgear R7100LG
Netgear R7300dst Firmware<1.0.0.70
Netgear R7300DST
Netgear R7900 Firmware<1.0.3.8
Netgear R7900
Netgear R8300 Firmware<1.0.2.128
Netgear R8300
Netgear R8500 Firmware<1.0.2.128
Netgear R8500

Event History

Oct 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability CVE-2020-26917?

The NETGEAR devices affected by stored XSS vulnerability CVE-2020-26917 are EX7000, R6250, R6400, R6400v2, R7100LG, R7300DST, R7900, R8300, and R8500.

2

What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2020-26917?

The severity of vulnerability CVE-2020-26917 is medium with a severity score of 4.8.

3

How can I fix the stored XSS vulnerability in my affected NETGEAR device?

To fix the stored XSS vulnerability in your affected NETGEAR device, update the firmware to the recommended versions specified in the security advisory (link provided).

4

Where can I find more information about the stored XSS vulnerability CVE-2020-26917?

You can find more information about the stored XSS vulnerability CVE-2020-26917 in the security advisory provided by NETGEAR (link provided).

5

What is CWE-79 related to the stored XSS vulnerability CVE-2020-26917?

CWE-79 refers to the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which is the type of vulnerability present in CVE-2020-26917.

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