How severe is CVE-2020-14435?

CVE-2020-14435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14435?

CVE-2020-14435 primarily affects Netgear Srk60 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14435?

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-2020-14435 published?

CVE-2020-14435 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14435

CVE-2020-14435 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Srk60 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netgear Srk60 Firmware
Published: 2020-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects SRK60 before 2.5.2.104, SRS60 before 2.5.2.104, SRR60 before 2.5.2.104, SRK60B03 before 2.5.2.104, SRK60B04 before 2.5.2.104, SRK60B05 before 2.5.2.104, and SRK60B06 before 2.5.2.104.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14435?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects SRK60 before 2.5.2.104, SRS60 before 2.5.2.104, SRR60 before 2.5.2.104, SRK60B03 before 2.5.2.104, SRK60B04 before 2.5.2.104, SRK60B05 before 2.5.2.104, and SRK60B06 before 2.5.2.104.
How severe is CVE-2020-14435?: CVE-2020-14435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14435?: CVE-2020-14435 primarily affects Netgear Srk60 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14435?: 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-2020-14435 published?: CVE-2020-14435 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000061930/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0026

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srk60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srs60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srr60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srk60b03_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srk60b04_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srk60b05_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srk60b06_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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