Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in NETGEAR Routers
CVE-2017-18850

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
D6220 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18850?

Several NETGEAR router models are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue that could allow unauthorized access. This vulnerability affects a range of devices with firmware versions prior to their respective secure updates. Attackers exploiting this flaw could gain control over the network settings, exposing sensitive data and compromising network integrity. Users are strongly advised to update their devices to the latest firmware version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000048998/Security-Advisory-for-Au...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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