MEDIUM
CVE-2020-26901
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 9, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects RBK752 before 3.2.15.25, RBR750 before 3.2.15.25, RBS750 before 3.2.15.25, RBK852 before 3.2.15.25, RBR850 before 3.2.15.25, and RBS850 before 3.2.15.25.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-26901 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.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear12 product(s)
rbk752 firmwarerbk752rbr750 firmwarerbr750rbs750 firmwarerbs750rbk852 firmwarerbk852rbr850 firmwarerbr850rbs850 firmwarerbs850
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-26901
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 9, 2020
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-26901 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.