HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-15417
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-15417

CWE-121Published: July 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.3
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. A crafted gui_region in a string table file can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the web server. Was ZDI-CAN-9756.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-15417 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
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

netgear2 product(s)
r6700 firmwarer6700
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/

All References (2)

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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-713/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-15417
CVSS Score6.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-121
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 28, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-15417 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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