Authentication Bypass in NETGEAR Switches
CVE-2017-18862

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netgear
Status
Jgs516pe Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2020

What is CVE-2017-18862?

Various NETGEAR ProSAFE Web Managed Switches are susceptible to an authentication bypass issue. This vulnerability allows an unauthorized individual to gain access to the device management interface without proper authentication. It affects multiple switch models, all of which require updates made before May 11, 2017, to mitigate the risk. Users are urged to review their device firmware and implement the recommended security measures outlined in NETGEAR's security advisory.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000037849/Security-Advisory-for-Au...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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CVE-2017-18862 : Authentication Bypass in NETGEAR Switches