CVE-2020-7997

Name: CVE-2020-7997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T05:15:11.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. ASUS WRT-AC66U 3 RT 3.0.0.4.372_67 devices allow XSS via the Client Name field to the Parental Control feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ASUS WRT-AC66U 3 RT 3.0.0.4.372_67 devices allow XSS via the Client Name field to the Parental Control feature.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ac66u Firmware	3.0.0.4.372_67

References

https://gist.github.com/adeshkolte/983bcadd82cc1fd60333098eb646ef68Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/adeshkolte/983bcadd82cc1fd60333098eb646ef68Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7997?

ASUS WRT-AC66U 3 RT 3.0.0.4.372_67 devices allow XSS via the Client Name field to the Parental Control feature.

How severe is CVE-2020-7997?

CVE-2020-7997 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7997?

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