CVE-2019-20759 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into NETGEAR R9000 routers, potentially stealing user sessions or executing code in the browser context.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-20759?
CVE-2019-20759 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Netgear R9000 Firmware, published on 16 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
NETGEAR R9000 devices before 1.0.4.26 are affected by stored XSS.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear R9000 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2019-20759 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20759 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netgear R9000 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w79x-7x76-qxrp.