Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in NETGEAR Devices
CVE-2017-18720

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D6200 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18720?

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access. Specifically, the D6200 and R6700v2, R6800, and R6900v2 models prior to their respective versions can be exploited, compromising network security. Users are advised to update to the latest firmware to eliminate this vulnerability.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000052277/Security-Advisory-for-Au...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-18720 : Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in NETGEAR Devices