CVE-2020-35228

Name: CVE-2020-35228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-10T19:15:12.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35228 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administration web panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administration web panel on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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-2020-35228?

How severe is CVE-2020-35228?

CVE-2020-35228 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35228?

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Source: NVD / NIST