CVE-2020-26901

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information

Critical · published October 9, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Sensitive data is exposed in certain NETGEAR devices! This vulnerability affects multiple models, including RBK752 and RBR850, all before version 3.2.15.25. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that leaves its guest list wide open for anyone to see. Without proper security measures, anyone could wander in and find out who’s checked in, leaving your personal info at risk! If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive information, potentially exposing your network setup and personal data to malicious actors. This could lead to unauthorized access or other severe consequences, making it crucial to act fast.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that leaves its guest list wide open for anyone to see. Without proper security measures, anyone could wander in and find out who’s checked in, leaving your personal info at risk! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to retrieve sensitive information due to inadequate access control on specific NETGEAR devices. As a result, attackers can gain insights into configuration and user data that should remain private.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive information, potentially exposing your network setup and personal data to malicious actors. This could lead to unauthorized access or other severe consequences, making it crucial to act fast. To secure your devices, immediately patch to version 3.2.15.25 or later. Regularly check for firmware updates and ensure that your devices are configured with robust security settings to minimize risks. You've got this! Apply those updates and keep your network safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:A/A:L/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00512 · 42.8th percentile
Published
2020-10-09T06:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 OCT 06:33Z
    Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information
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