Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2017-18741

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6250 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18741?

Certain NETGEAR routers suffer from a security misconfiguration due to incorrect settings, exposing devices to potential unauthorized access and threats. This issue affects multiple models, including R6250, R6300v2, R6700, R7000, and several others, particularly in their stock configurations. To prevent exploitation, users are advised to review their security settings and apply the necessary updates.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000051514/Security-Advisory-for-Se...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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