Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders
CVE-2017-18752

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Ex3700 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18752?

Certain NETGEAR routers and extenders are vulnerable to an attacker’s ability to read arbitrary files, posing a potential risk to sensitive information. This issue impacts various models, including the EX3700, EX3800, and R7000, among others, if they are running specific outdated firmware versions. Users are advised to upgrade their firmware to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000051502/Security-Advisory-for-Ar...
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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-2017-18752 : Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders