CVE-2020-26919: Netgear JGS516PE Devices Missing Function Level Access Control Vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2020
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Updated

NETGEAR JGS516PE devices before 2.6.0.43 are affected by lack of access control at the function level.

Other sources

Netgear JGS516PE devices contain a missing function level access control vulnerability.

CISA

Affected Software

5 affected components
Netgear JGS516PE Devices
All of the following
Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware<2.6.0.43
Netgear JGS516PE
Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware<2.6.0.43
Netgear JGS516PE

Event History

Oct 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-26919?

CVE-2020-26919 is a vulnerability that affects Netgear JGS516PE devices before version 2.6.0.43.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26919?

The severity of CVE-2020-26919 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-26919 affect Netgear JGS516PE devices?

CVE-2020-26919 affects Netgear JGS516PE devices by allowing unauthorized access at the function level.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-26919?

To fix CVE-2020-26919, it is recommended to update the firmware of Netgear JGS516PE devices to version 2.6.0.43 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-26919?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-26919 in the security advisory provided by NETGEAR: [https://kb.netgear.com/000062334/Security-Advisory-for-Missing-Function-Level-Access-Control-on-JGS516PE-PSV-2020-0377]

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