CVE-2020-35225

Name: CVE-2020-35225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-10T18:15:13.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35225 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The NSDP protocol implementation on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices was not properly validating the length of string parameters sent in write requests, potentially allowing denial of service attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NSDP protocol implementation on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices was not properly validating the length of string parameters sent in write requests, potentially allowing denial of service attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

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-2020-35225?

How severe is CVE-2020-35225?

CVE-2020-35225 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35225?

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Source: NVD / NIST