CVE-2020-35223

Name: CVE-2020-35223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-10T18:15:13.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35223 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The CSRF protection mechanism implemented in the web administration panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices could be bypassed by omitting the CSRF token parameter in HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CSRF protection mechanism implemented in the web administration panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices could be bypassed by omitting the CSRF token parameter in HTTP requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Gs116e Firmware	2.6.0.43
Netgear	Jgs516pe Firmware	2.6.0.43

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35223?

The CSRF protection mechanism implemented in the web administration panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices could be bypassed by omitting the CSRF token parameter in HTTP requests.

How severe is CVE-2020-35223?

CVE-2020-35223 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35223?

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