CVE-2020-35223: CSRF

Published Mar 10, 2021
·
Updated

The CSRF protection mechanism implemented in the web administration panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices could be bypassed by omitting the CSRF token parameter in HTTP requests.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Netgear Gs116e Firmware=2.6.0.43
Netgear GS116E=v2
Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware=2.6.0.43
Netgear JGS516PE

Event History

Mar 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-35223.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35223?

The severity of CVE-2020-35223 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-35223?

NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices are affected by CVE-2020-35223.

4

How can the CSRF protection mechanism be bypassed?

The CSRF protection mechanism can be bypassed by omitting the CSRF token parameter in HTTP requests.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35223?

More information about CVE-2020-35223 can be found at the following reference link: [https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-prosafe-plus-jgs516pe-gs116ev2-switches/](https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-prosafe-plus-jgs516pe-gs116ev2-switches/)

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203