How severe is CVE-2019-20696?

CVE-2019-20696 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-20696 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-2019-20696?

CVE-2019-20696 primarily affects Netgear Wac505 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20696?

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-2019-20696 published?

CVE-2019-20696 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20696

CVE-2019-20696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wac505 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 Wac505 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects WAC505 before V5.6.8.3 and WAC510 before V5.6.8.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20696?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects WAC505 before V5.6.8.3 and WAC510 before V5.6.8.3.
How severe is CVE-2019-20696?: CVE-2019-20696 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-20696 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-2019-20696?: CVE-2019-20696 primarily affects Netgear Wac505 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20696?: 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-2019-20696 published?: CVE-2019-20696 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061233/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-WAC505-and-WAC510-PSV-2019-0112

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wac505_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wac510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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