CVE-2020-7997
CVE-2020-7997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Asus Rt-ac66u Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Asus Rt-ac66u Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ASUS WRT-AC66U 3 RT 3.0.0.4.372_67 devices allow XSS via the Client Name field to the Parental Control feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7997?
- ASUS WRT-AC66U 3 RT 3.0.0.4.372_67 devices allow XSS via the Client Name field to the Parental Control feature.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7997?
- CVE-2020-7997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-7997 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7997?
- CVE-2020-7997 affects Asus Rt-ac66u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7997?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7997 published?
- CVE-2020-7997 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ac66u_firmware:3.0.0.4.372_67:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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