Vertical Privilege Escalation in NETGEAR Managed Switches

CVE-2017-18826

Summary

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.

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