Stored Cross-Site Scripting in NETGEAR Managed Switches
CVE-2017-18821

5.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
M4300-28g Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18821?

Certain NETGEAR managed switches are susceptible to a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. This vulnerability affects specific models of the M4300 series switches and can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of user data, thereby compromising network security. Users are advised to upgrade to version 12.0.2.15 or later to mitigate this risk, as outlined in the NETGEAR security advisory.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049044/Security-Advisory-for-St...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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