Command Execution Vulnerability in NETGEAR WNR854T Devices
CVE-2017-18855

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Wnr854t Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18855?

NETGEAR WNR854T devices running firmware versions prior to 1.5.2 are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated command execution. This security flaw can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over network resources. Users are advised to upgrade their devices to the latest firmware to mitigate this risk. For more details, refer to the security advisory provided by NETGEAR.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000038833/Security-Advisory-for-Un...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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