CVE-2020-35228 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published 10 Mar 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the administration panel via the language parameter, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-35228?

CVE-2020-35228 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administration web panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35228?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Netgear Gs116e Firmware, Netgear Jgs516pe Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35228?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35228 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-2020-35228 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35228 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mhf-732c-q449.