How severe is CVE-2020-11792?

CVE-2020-11792 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-2020-11792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11792?

CVE-2020-11792 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-2020-11792?

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-2020-11792 published?

CVE-2020-11792 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11792

CVE-2020-11792 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Netgear R8900 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NETGEAR R8900, R9000, RAX120, and XR700 devices before 2020-01-20 are affected by Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate private key disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11792?: NETGEAR R8900, R9000, RAX120, and XR700 devices before 2020-01-20 are affected by Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate private key disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-11792?: CVE-2020-11792 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-2020-11792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11792?: CVE-2020-11792 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-2020-11792?: 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-2020-11792 published?: CVE-2020-11792 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061582/Security-Advisory-for-Signed-TLS-Certificate-Private-Key-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2020-0105

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r9000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax120_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:xr700_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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