How severe is CVE-2020-13245?

CVE-2020-13245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13245?

CVE-2020-13245 primarily affects Netgear R6120 Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13245?

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

When was CVE-2020-13245 published?

CVE-2020-13245 was published on 2020-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13245

CVE-2020-13245 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6120 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Netgear R6120 Firmware
Published: 2020-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by Missing SSL Certificate Validation. This affects R7000 1.0.9.6_1.2.19 through 1.0.11.100_10.2.10, and possibly R6120, R7800, R6220, R8000, R6350, R9000, R6400, RAX120, R6400v2, RBR20, R6800, XR300, R6850, XR500, and R7000P.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13245?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by Missing SSL Certificate Validation. This affects R7000 1.0.9.6_1.2.19 through 1.0.11.100_10.2.10, and possibly R6120, R7800, R6220, R8000, R6350, R9000, R6400, RAX120, R6400v2, RBR20, R6800, XR300, R6850, XR500, and R7000P.
How severe is CVE-2020-13245?: CVE-2020-13245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13245?: CVE-2020-13245 primarily affects Netgear R6120 Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13245?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-13245 published?: CVE-2020-13245 was published on 2020-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

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