HIGH
CVE-2020-35226
CWE-306Published: March 10, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allow unauthenticated users to modify the switch DHCP configuration by sending the corresponding write request command.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-35226 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear4 product(s)
gs116e firmwaregs116ejgs516pe firmwarejgs516pe
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-35226
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 10, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-306)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-35226 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.