CVE-2019-20660

Browser script execution via stored XSS

Published Apr 15, 2020 · Updated Aug 5, 2024

Stored XSS in NETGEAR Orbi 20, 40, and 50-series WiFi systems before 2.3.5.26 or 2.3.5.30 allows attackers to execute browser script. NETGEAR has not disclosed the affected input, storage locus, or rendering operation that fails to neutralize the stored payload. High-privilege administrative access is required; public assessments disagree on the access path and whether another user must view the payload.

CVSS severity4.8
Medium
EPSS probability0.44%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Stored XSS in NETGEAR Orbi 20, 40, and 50-series WiFi systems before 2.3.5.26 or 2.3.5.30 allows attackers to execute browser script. NETGEAR has not disclosed the affected input, storage locus, or rendering operation that fails to neutralize the stored payload. High-privilege administrative access is required; public assessments disagree on the access path and whether another user must view the payload.

The record

CVE
CVE-2019-20660
Published
Apr 15, 2020
Updated
Aug 5, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-79, T1203
Attack vector
Unavailable
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 15, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 5, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorUnavailable in this record.
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Affected products and versions are unavailable in this record.

Published CVSS scores

4.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
3.5NIST NVDAV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
6.0MITRECVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
VectorUnavailable
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
T1203Exploitation for Client Execution

Public exploit references

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Technologies

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