What is CVE-2020-26928?

CVE-2020-26928 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows for authentication bypass.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26928?

CVE-2020-26928 has a severity of 9.6, which is considered critical.

How does CVE-2020-26928 work?

CVE-2020-26928 allows an attacker to bypass authentication on certain NETGEAR devices, potentially gaining unauthorized access.

How can I fix CVE-2020-26928?

To fix CVE-2020-26928, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-26928

critical

9.6

9/10/2020

21/7/2021

CVE-2020-26928

Q: Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-26928?

CVE-2020-26928 affects the following NETGEAR devices: CBR40 before 2.5.0.10, RBK752 before 3.2.15.25, RBR750 before 3.2.15.25, RBS750 before 3.2.15.25, RBK852 before 3.2.10.11, RBR850 before 3.2.10.11, and RBS850 before 3.2.10.11.

First published: Fri Oct 09 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects CBR40 before 2.5.0.10, RBK752 before 3.2.15.25, RBR750 before 3.2.15.25, RBS750 before 3.2.15.25, RBK852 before 3.2.10.11, RBR850 before 3.2.10.11, and RBS850 before 3.2.10.11.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear Cbr40 Firmware	<2.5.0.10
Netgear Cbr40
Netgear Rbk752 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbk752
Netgear Rbk852 Firmware	<3.2.10.11
Netgear Rbk852
Netgear Rbr750 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbr750
Netgear Rbr850 Firmware	<3.2.10.11
NETGEAR RBR850
Netgear Rbs750 Firmware	<3.2.15.25
Netgear Rbs750
Netgear Rbs850 Firmware	<3.2.10.11
Netgear Rbs850

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Reference Links

https://kb.netgear.com/000062324/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0027

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26928?
CVE-2020-26928 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows for authentication bypass.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2020-26928?
CVE-2020-26928 affects the following NETGEAR devices: CBR40 before 2.5.0.10, RBK752 before 3.2.15.25, RBR750 before 3.2.15.25, RBS750 before 3.2.15.25, RBK852 before 3.2.10.11, RBR850 before 3.2.10.11, and RBS850 before 3.2.10.11.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-26928?
CVE-2020-26928 has a severity of 9.6, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2020-26928 work?
CVE-2020-26928 allows an attacker to bypass authentication on certain NETGEAR devices, potentially gaining unauthorized access.
How can I fix CVE-2020-26928?
To fix CVE-2020-26928, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version provided by NETGEAR.

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