Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR R7800 Routers
CVE-2018-21158

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netgear
Status
R7800 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2020

Summary

The NETGEAR R7800 routers exhibit a significant security risk due to improper configuration of security settings. This misconfiguration can leave devices susceptible to unauthorized access and potential exploitation, impacting the overall security of the network. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest firmware version to mitigate these risks.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000059472/Security-Advisory-for-Se...
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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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