CVE-2020-27873

Name: CVE-2020-27873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-04T17:15:13.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27873 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR R7450 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NETGEAR R7450 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SOAP API endpoint, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-11559.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Ac2100 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	Ac2400 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	Ac2600 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R6700 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R6800 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R6900 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R7200 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R7350 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R7400 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R7450 Firmware	< 1.2.0.76
Netgear	R6220 Firmware	< 1.1.0.104
Netgear	R6230 Firmware	< 1.1.0.104
Netgear	R6260 Firmware	< 1.1.0.78
Netgear	R6330 Firmware	< 1.1.0.78
Netgear	R6350 Firmware	< 1.1.0.78
Netgear	R6850 Firmware	< 1.1.0.78
Netgear	R6120 Firmware	< 1.0.0.76
Netgear	R6020 Firmware	< 1.0.0.48
Netgear	R6080 Firmware	< 1.0.0.48

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000062641/Security-Advisory-for-Password-Recovery-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-RoutersVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-072/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://kb.netgear.com/000062641/Security-Advisory-for-Password-Recovery-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-RoutersVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-072/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27873?

How severe is CVE-2020-27873?

CVE-2020-27873 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27873?

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