CVE-2020-35229 (GCVE-0-2020-35229)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-03-10 18:10 – Updated: 2024-08-04 17:02
VLAI
Summary
The authentication token required to execute NSDP write requests on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices is not properly invalidated and can be reused until a new token is generated, which allows attackers (with access to network traffic) to effectively gain administrative privileges.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • n/a
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