Reflected XSS Vulnerability in NETGEAR R6700v2 and R6800 Routers
CVE-2017-18800

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6700 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18800?

Certain NETGEAR routers, specifically the R6700v2 and R6800, are susceptible to reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities allow malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into the web pages viewed by users, potentially enabling unauthorized actions or data exposure. Users operating R6700v2 versions prior to 1.1.0.42 and R6800 versions prior to 1.1.0.42 should take immediate action to mitigate risks by updating their devices to the latest firmware. For further details, visit the Security Advisory.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049356/Security-Advisory-for-Re...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-18800 : Reflected XSS Vulnerability in NETGEAR R6700v2 and R6800 Routers