CVE-2017-18766
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18766 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an attacker's ability to read arbitrary files. This affects DST6501 before 1.1.0.6 and WNR2000v2 before 1.2.0.8.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an attacker's ability to read arbitrary files. This affects DST6501 before 1.1.0.6 and WNR2000v2 before 1.2.0.8.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Dst6501 Firmware | < 1.1.0.6 |
| Netgear | Wnr2000 Firmware | < 1.2.0.8 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18766?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by an attacker's ability to read arbitrary files. This affects DST6501 before 1.1.0.6 and WNR2000v2 before 1.2.0.8.
How severe is CVE-2017-18766?
CVE-2017-18766 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18766?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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