CVE-2020-35231: netgear gs116e_firmware Improper Authentication
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 10-03-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-35231 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Authentication vulnerability in netgear gs116e_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.07%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The NSDP protocol implementation on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices was affected by an authentication issue that allows an attacker to bypass access controls and obtain full control of the device.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.07%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
64%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.07% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.07%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Netgear2 products
- gs116e_firmware2.6.0.43
- jgs516pe_firmware2.6.0.43
1 vendor · 2 products