CVE-2020-11549

Name: CVE-2020-11549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-18T16:15:11.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11549 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on NETGEAR Orbi Tri-Band Business WiFi Add-on Satellite (SRS60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106, Outdoor Satellite (RBS50Y) V2.5.1.106, and Pro Tri-Band Business WiFi Router (SRR60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106. The root account has the same password as the Web-admin component. EPSS estimates a 4.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on NETGEAR Orbi Tri-Band Business WiFi Add-on Satellite (SRS60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106, Outdoor Satellite (RBS50Y) V2.5.1.106, and Pro Tri-Band Business WiFi Router (SRR60) AC3000 V2.5.1.106. The root account has the same password as the Web-admin component. Thus, by exploiting CVE-2020-11551, it is possible to achieve remote code execution with root privileges on the embedded Linux system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.14%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Rbs50y Firmware	2.5.1.106
Netgear	Srr60 Firmware	2.5.1.106
Netgear	Srs60 Firmware	2.5.1.106

References

https://github.com/modzero/MZ-20-02-NETGEAR-Orbi-SecurityExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/advisories/MZ-20-02-Netgear-Orbi-Pro-Security.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/modlog/archives/2020/05/18/how_netgear_meshed_up_wifi_for_business/index.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modzero/MZ-20-02-NETGEAR-Orbi-SecurityExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/advisories/MZ-20-02-Netgear-Orbi-Pro-Security.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/modlog/archives/2020/05/18/how_netgear_meshed_up_wifi_for_business/index.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11549?

How severe is CVE-2020-11549?

CVE-2020-11549 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11549?

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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Source: NVD / NIST