Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-35221
The hashing algorithm implemented for NSDP password authentication on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices was found to be insecure, allowing attackers (with access to a network capture) to quickly generate multiple collisions to generate valid passwords, or infer some parts of the original.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-35221
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.07%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 29 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-35221
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.3
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LOW | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
6.5
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2.9
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NIST |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-35221
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The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-35221
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https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-prosafe-plus-jgs516pe-gs116ev2-switches/
Technical Advisory – Multiple Vulnerabilities in Netgear ProSAFE Plus JGS516PE / GS116Ev2 Switches – NCC Group ResearchVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2020-35221
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:jgs516pe_firmware:2.6.0.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:gs116e_firmware:2.6.0.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*