How severe is CVE-2019-20642?

CVE-2019-20642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20642?

CVE-2019-20642 affects Netgear Rax40 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20642?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-20642 published?

CVE-2019-20642 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20642

CVE-2019-20642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rax40 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear Rax40 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR RAX40 devices before 1.0.3.64 are affected by authentication bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20642?: NETGEAR RAX40 devices before 1.0.3.64 are affected by authentication bypass.
How severe is CVE-2019-20642?: CVE-2019-20642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20642?: CVE-2019-20642 affects Netgear Rax40 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-20642 published?: CVE-2019-20642 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061500/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-RAX40-PSV-2019-0266

Affected products (1)

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