Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers and Extenders
CVE-2017-18772

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Ex3700 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18772?

Certain NETGEAR routers and extenders have a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms. This affects a range of NETGEAR models, potentially enabling unauthorized access to administrative functions. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest firmware version to mitigate this vulnerability.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000051471/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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