Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2017-18797

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6400 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18797?

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to an arbitrary file read vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive files on the device. This security issue affects multiple models, including R6400 versions prior to 1.0.1.24, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8000 before 1.0.3.54, and R8500 before 1.0.2.100. If exploited, attackers may gain unauthorized access to critical configuration data, leading to further security breaches.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049365/Security-Advisory-for-Ar...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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