CVE-2020-26919 Netgear JGS516PE Devices Missing Function Level Access Control
Attackers can bypass function-level access controls on NETGEAR JGS516PE switches to perform unauthorized actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Nov 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-26919?
CVE-2020-26919 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NETGEAR JGS516PE devices before 2.6.0.43 are affected by lack of access control at the function level.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26919?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 May 2022.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-26919 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2020-26919 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwxx-ph2v-87p8.