CVE-2020-35713

Name: CVE-2020-35713
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-26T01:15:12.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 32.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35713 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before 1.0.012.001 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or set a new password via shell metacharacters to the goform/setSysAdm page.. EPSS estimates a 32.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before 1.0.012.001 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or set a new password via shell metacharacters to the goform/setSysAdm page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

32.70%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Re6500 Firmware	< 1.0.012.001

References

https://bugcrowd.com/disclosures/72d7246b-f77f-4f7f-9bd1-fdc35663cc92/linksys-re6500-unauthenticated-rce-working-across-multiple-fw-versionsThird Party Advisory
https://downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/releasenotes/ExternalReleaseNotes_RE6500_1.0.012.001.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://resolverblog.blogspot.com/2020/07/linksys-re6500-unauthenticated-rce-full.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bugcrowd.com/disclosures/72d7246b-f77f-4f7f-9bd1-fdc35663cc92/linksys-re6500-unauthenticated-rce-working-across-multiple-fw-versionsThird Party Advisory
https://downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/releasenotes/ExternalReleaseNotes_RE6500_1.0.012.001.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://resolverblog.blogspot.com/2020/07/linksys-re6500-unauthenticated-rce-full.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35713?

Belkin LINKSYS RE6500 devices before 1.0.012.001 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or set a new password via shell metacharacters to the goform/setSysAdm page.

How severe is CVE-2020-35713?

CVE-2020-35713 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 32.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35713?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-35713?

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Source: NVD / NIST