How severe is CVE-2019-20650?

CVE-2019-20650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20650 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20650?

CVE-2019-20650 primarily affects Netgear R8900 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20650?

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-2019-20650 published?

CVE-2019-20650 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20650

CVE-2019-20650 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R8900 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear R8900 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by denial of service. This affects R8900 before 1.0.5.2, R9000 before 1.0.5.2, XR500 before 2.3.2.56, and XR700 before 1.0.1.20.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20650?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by denial of service. This affects R8900 before 1.0.5.2, R9000 before 1.0.5.2, XR500 before 2.3.2.56, and XR700 before 1.0.1.20.
How severe is CVE-2019-20650?: CVE-2019-20650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20650 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20650?: CVE-2019-20650 primarily affects Netgear R8900 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20650?: 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-2019-20650 published?: CVE-2019-20650 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061492/Security-Advisory-for-Denial-of-Service-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2019-0197

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r9000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:xr500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:xr700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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