CVE-2019-20698
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects WAC505 before 8.0.5.5 and WAC510 before 8.0.5.5.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects WAC505 before 8.0.5.5 and WAC510 before 8.0.5.5.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Wac505 Firmware | < 8.0.5.5 |
| Netgear | Wac510 Firmware | < 8.0.5.5 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20698?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects WAC505 before 8.0.5.5 and WAC510 before 8.0.5.5.
How severe is CVE-2019-20698?
CVE-2019-20698 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20698?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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