Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR Devices Impacting Multiple Models
CVE-2017-18778

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2020

Summary

Certain NETGEAR routers and gateways are susceptible to a security misconfiguration issue, potentially allowing unauthorized access due to improperly configured security settings. This vulnerability impacts a wide range of models, including outdated firmware versions that can be exploited if not updated to the latest releases. Users of affected devices are urged to review their configuration and upgrade to secure versions as outlined in the NETGEAR security advisory.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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