Is CVE-2020-10928 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-10928 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-10928 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-10928 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10928?

CVE-2020-10928 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-10928

CWE-122Published: July 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of string table file uploads. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length, heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the web server. Was ZDI-CAN-9767.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10928 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.