HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-20693
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-20693

CWE-732Published: April 16, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects WAC505 before 8.0.6.4 and WAC510 before 8.0.6.4.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-20693 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear4 product(s)
wac505 firmwarewac505wac510 firmwarewac510
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-20693
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-732
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 16, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-732)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2019-20693 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.