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CVE-2017-18754: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user.

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by command injection by an authenticated user. This affects WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.88, WNDR4300v1 before 1.0.2.90, and WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.58.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

Certain older NETGEAR router models can allow a logged-in, highly privileged user to inject operating-system commands. The access requirement lowers broad internet risk, but a successful compromise could fully affect device confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted remediation item for legacy edge equipment. Prioritize any affected device that still supports business connectivity or exposes administration beyond trusted staff.

Technical view

CVE-2017-18754 is post-authentication command injection affecting WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.88, WNDR4300v1 before 1.0.2.90, and WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.58. CVSS 3.0 is 6.8, with adjacent attack vector, high privileges required, and high C/I/A impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to the named NETGEAR models running firmware below the fixed versions. Risk is highest where router administration is reachable by untrusted local or adjacent-network users.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires adjacent network access, high privileges, low complexity, and no user interaction.

Researcher notes

Source evidence identifies affected models and fixed firmware thresholds, but does not provide CWE detail, exploit status, or procedural mitigation beyond vendor advisory context. Avoid assuming broader NETGEAR product impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade WNDR3700v4 to firmware 1.0.2.88 or later.
  • Upgrade WNDR4300v1 to firmware 1.0.2.90 or later.
  • Upgrade WNR2000v5 to firmware 1.0.0.58 or later.
  • Restrict router administration to trusted management networks and administrators.
  • Check NETGEAR advisory guidance before applying operational changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory NETGEAR WNDR3700v4, WNDR4300v1, and WNR2000v5 devices.
  • Verify firmware versions meet or exceed the fixed versions.
  • Confirm administrative access is not exposed to untrusted adjacent networks.
  • Review administrative account access for unnecessary high-privilege users.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:A/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:A/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N0.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-18754Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:A/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

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CWE details

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