How severe is CVE-2020-26920?

CVE-2020-26920 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-2020-26920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26920?

CVE-2020-26920 primarily affects Netgear Srk60 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26920?

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-2020-26920 published?

CVE-2020-26920 was published on 2020-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26920

CVE-2020-26920 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netgear Srk60 Firmware
Published: 2020-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects SRK60 before 2.5.3.110, SRR60 before 2.5.3.110, and SRS60 before 2.5.3.110.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26920?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects SRK60 before 2.5.3.110, SRR60 before 2.5.3.110, and SRS60 before 2.5.3.110.
How severe is CVE-2020-26920?: CVE-2020-26920 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-2020-26920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26920?: CVE-2020-26920 primarily affects Netgear Srk60 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26920?: 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-2020-26920 published?: CVE-2020-26920 was published on 2020-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000062333/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2020-0327

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srk60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srr60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:srs60_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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