CVE-2017-18798
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18798 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, D7000 before 1.0.1.50, and D1500 before 1.0.0.25.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, D7000 before 1.0.1.50, and D1500 before 1.0.0.25.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6700 Firmware | < 1.1.0.38 |
| Netgear | R6800 Firmware | < 1.1.0.38 |
| Netgear | D7000 Firmware | < 1.0.1.50 |
| Netgear | D500 Firmware | < 1.0.0.25 |
| Netgear | D1500 Firmware | < 1.0.0.25 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18798?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, D7000 before 1.0.1.50, and D1500 before 1.0.0.25.
How severe is CVE-2017-18798?
CVE-2017-18798 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18798?
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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