How severe is CVE-2019-20744?

CVE-2019-20744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-20744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20744?

CVE-2019-20744 affects Netgear Wac510 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20744?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-20744 published?

CVE-2019-20744 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20744

CVE-2019-20744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wac510 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
CVSS v2: 2.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear Wac510 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR WAC510 devices before 5.0.10.2 are affected by disclosure of sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20744?: NETGEAR WAC510 devices before 5.0.10.2 are affected by disclosure of sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2019-20744?: CVE-2019-20744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-20744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20744?: CVE-2019-20744 affects Netgear Wac510 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20744?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-20744 published?: CVE-2019-20744 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000060979/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-WAC510-PSV-2018-0625

Affected products (1)

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