Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Certain NETGEAR WAC505 wireless access points may expose sensitive data before firmware 8.2.1.16. The main business risk is leakage of information useful for follow-on intrusion or credential compromise. The provided sources do not identify active exploitation or details of the exposed data.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority network infrastructure hygiene issue where WAC505 devices exist. Prioritize remediation for sites where access points handle sensitive networks or management access is broadly reachable.
Technical view
CVE-2019-20652 is a sensitive information disclosure issue in NETGEAR WAC505 devices before 8.2.1.16. CVSS 3.0 rates it 7.9 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and low integrity impact. The provided sources do not describe the vulnerable component or disclosure mechanism.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited, based on the provided bundle, to NETGEAR WAC505 devices running firmware earlier than 8.2.1.16. No other affected products or CPEs are provided.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. CVSS indicates exploitation requires local attack vector but no privileges or user interaction. Public details are sparse, so avoid assuming internet-scale exploitation.
Researcher notes
The bundle confirms product, version boundary, severity, and vendor advisory only. It does not provide CWE, exploit details, exposed data type, or patch mechanics beyond the pre-8.2.1.16 affected statement.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory NETGEAR WAC505 access points and record firmware versions.
- Update WAC505 devices below 8.2.1.16 according to NETGEAR guidance.
- Review NETGEAR's advisory for any model-specific instructions or constraints.
- Restrict local access to management paths until devices are verified updated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm each WAC505 reports firmware 8.2.1.16 or later.
- Check asset inventory for remaining WAC505 devices below the fixed version.
- Review logs for unusual local management access where logging is available.
- Document remediation status and exceptions for vulnerability management tracking.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.9 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:N/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:N
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:N/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:N2.54.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.9HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:N/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kb.netgear.com/000061489/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-on-WAC505-PSV-2019-0086CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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