CVE-2020-35231: NETGEAR GS116E Firmware

High severity, CVSS 8.8. EPSS: 1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The NSDP protocol implementation on NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices was affected by an authentication issue that allows an attacker to bypass access controls and obtain full control of the device.

Affected products

  • NETGEAR GS116E Firmware: version 2.6.0.43 only
  • NETGEAR JGS516PE Firmware: version 2.6.0.43 only

Published 2021-03-10. Last modified 2026-06-17.