Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in NETGEAR R6300v2 and PLW Series
CVE-2017-18732

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
R6300 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

Summary

Certain NETGEAR devices, including the R6300v2 and PLW series, are susceptible to an authentication bypass that allows unauthorized access. This vulnerability affects specific firmware versions, potentially enabling attackers to exploit the system without proper credentials, compromising device security.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000051523/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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