Stored XSS Vulnerability in NETGEAR Managed Switches
CVE-2017-18828

5.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-18828?

Certain NETGEAR managed switches are susceptible to stored XSS, which could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the switches' web interfaces. This vulnerability impacts several models within the M4300 and M4200 series, specifically those running firmware versions prior to 12.0.2.15. Exploitation may lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of device settings, highlighting the importance of timely firmware updates to mitigate potential security risks.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049033/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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