Authentication Bypass in NETGEAR Routers Affecting Multiple Models
CVE-2017-18743

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6300 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18743?

Certain NETGEAR routers have a critical authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access. This flaw affects various models running specific firmware versions prior to their respective updates. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the network and potentially compromise connected devices. Users are advised to update their routers to the latest firmware versions to mitigate risks.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000051512/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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