Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders
CVE-2017-18756

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2020

Summary

Certain NETGEAR routers and extenders suffer from a security misconfiguration that could expose them to various security threats. This issue arises because default security settings may not be adequately configured, potentially allowing unauthorized access. The affected devices, spanning different models and firmware versions, necessitate immediate attention to ensure proper configuration and protect against potential exploitation. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest firmware to mitigate risks associated with this misconfiguration.

References

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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