Is CVE-2020-26919 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-26919 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-26919 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-26919 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-26919?

CVE-2020-26919 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-26919

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:94.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Netgear JGS516PE devices contain a missing function level access control vulnerability.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Netgear JGS516PE Devices Missing Function Level Access Control Vulnerability

Netgear JGS516PE devices contain a missing function level access control vulnerability.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A missing function level access control vulnerability in Netgear JGS516PE devices could allow unauthorized access to critical functions. The very high EPSS score of 0.94178 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, demanding immediate attention. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The lack of proper access control can lead to unauthorized actions on affected devices.

Recommended Action

Update Netgear JGS516PE devices to the latest firmware version provided by the vendor. Implement strict network segmentation to limit access to management interfaces.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-26919 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-26919 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.