Command Injection Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2017-18802

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
R6100 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18802?

Certain NETGEAR routers are susceptible to a command injection vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device. This issue affects specific models including the R6100, R7500, R7500v2, R7800, EX6200v2, and D7800, all of which require firmware updates to mitigate the risk. Users are advised to check and upgrade their devices to the latest versions to protect against potential exploits.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049354/Security-Advisory-for-Co...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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