How severe is CVE-2020-35227?

CVE-2020-35227 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-35227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35227?

CVE-2020-35227 primarily affects Netgear Gs116e Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35227?

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-2020-35227 published?

CVE-2020-35227 was published on 2021-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35227

CVE-2020-35227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Gs116e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Netgear Gs116e Firmware
Published: 2021-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the access control section on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices (in the administration web panel) allows an attacker to inject IP addresses into the whitelist via the checkedList parameter to the delete command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35227?: A buffer overflow vulnerability in the access control section on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices (in the administration web panel) allows an attacker to inject IP addresses into the whitelist via the checkedList parameter to the delete command.
How severe is CVE-2020-35227?: CVE-2020-35227 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-35227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35227?: CVE-2020-35227 primarily affects Netgear Gs116e Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35227?: 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-2020-35227 published?: CVE-2020-35227 was published on 2021-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2021/03/08/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-netgear-prosafe-plus-jgs516pe-gs116ev2-switches/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:gs116e_firmware:2.6.0.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:jgs516pe_firmware:2.6.0.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2020-35231 — High (CVSS 8.8): The NSDP protocol implementation on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices was affected by an authentication issue…
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