CVE-2020-35231 (GCVE-0-2020-35231)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-03-10 18:14 – Updated: 2024-08-04 17:02
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Summary
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.
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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