CVE-2020-35226 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can modify DHCP configuration on NETGEAR switches by sending write requests, potentially disrupting network services.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-35226?

CVE-2020-35226 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allow unauthenticated users to modify the switch DHCP configuration by sending the corresponding write request command.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35226?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Netgear Gs116e Firmware, Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35226?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35226 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-35226 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35226 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4rq-hc56-f8p6.

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