CVE-2020-5621

Name: CVE-2020-5621
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-28T05:15:11.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5621 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NETGEAR switching hubs (GS716Tv2 Firmware version 5.4.2.30 and earlier, and GS724Tv3 Firmware version 5.4.2.30 and earlier) allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators and alter the settings of the device via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NETGEAR switching hubs (GS716Tv2 Firmware version 5.4.2.30 and earlier, and GS724Tv3 Firmware version 5.4.2.30 and earlier) allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators and alter the settings of the device via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Gs716tv2 Firmware	<= 5.4.2.30
Netgear	Gs724tv3 Firmware	<= 5.4.2.30

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs716Tv2.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs724tv3.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs716Tv2.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs724tv3.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5621?

How severe is CVE-2020-5621?

CVE-2020-5621 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5621?

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-2020-5621?

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Source: NVD / NIST