HIGH

CVE-2020-27866

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

90.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6020, R6080, R6120, R6220, R6260, R6700v2, R6800, R6900v2, R7450, JNR3210, WNR2020, Nighthawk AC2100, and Nighthawk AC2400 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mini_httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-11355.

Technical details

Published
2/12/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27866?

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6020, R6080, R6120, R6220, R6260, R6700v2, R6800, R6900v2, R7450, JNR3210, WNR2020, Nighthawk AC2100, and Nighthawk AC2400 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mini_httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-11355.

Is CVE-2020-27866 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-27866 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 90.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-27866?

CVE-2020-27866 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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