MEDIUM
CVE-2020-5621
CWE-352Published: August 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NETGEAR switching hubs (GS716Tv2 Firmware version 5.4.2.30 and earlier, and GS724Tv3 Firmware version 5.4.2.30 and earlier) allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators and alter the settings of the device via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-5621 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear4 product(s)
gs716tv2 firmwaregs716tgs724tv3 firmwaregs724t
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
→
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
→
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
→
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs716Tv2.aspxPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs724tv3.aspxPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
→
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29903998/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
→
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs716Tv2.aspxPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs724tv3.aspxPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-5621
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 28, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-5621 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.