Vertical Privilege Escalation in NETGEAR Managed Switches
CVE-2017-18826

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-18826?

Certain NETGEAR M4300 and M4200 series managed switches are susceptible to a vertical privilege escalation vulnerability. This issue allows attackers to elevate their privileges within the device, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive configurations and network management controls. Users should review their device versions and apply necessary updates to ensure security and prevent exploitation.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049039/Security-Advisory-for-Ve...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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