Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE covers CSRF flaws in multiple NETGEAR router models. A successful attack could let a network-based attacker cause high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, but user interaction is required. Business risk is highest where older listed firmware remains deployed.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where affected routers protect business networks, branch offices, or remote access paths. The rating is high, but urgency should reflect whether vulnerable firmware is still present and reachable by administrators.
Technical view
CVE-2017-18781 is a CSRF issue affecting listed NETGEAR D, JNR/JWNR/JR, PR, R, WNDR, and WNR router models before specified firmware versions. The CVSS 3.0 score is 8.8 with AV:N, AC:L, PR:N, UI:R, and high C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to environments still running the named NETGEAR router models below the fixed firmware versions listed in the CVE description or NETGEAR advisory.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, exploit availability, or detailed attack mechanics. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed from these sources.
Researcher notes
The source bundle has model and version thresholds, CVSS data, and one NETGEAR advisory reference. It does not provide CWE mapping, proof-of-concept details, affected CPEs, or confirmed exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory NETGEAR router models against the affected list.
- Check each router firmware version against the CVE fixed-version thresholds.
- Upgrade affected devices to the listed fixed firmware version or later.
- Use the NETGEAR advisory for model-specific update guidance.
- Replace or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor-supported firmware.
Validation and detection
- Confirm deployed model names exactly match the affected model list.
- Record current firmware versions from device administration or asset inventory.
- Verify firmware is at or above the listed fixed version.
- Retain upgrade evidence for vulnerability management closure.
- Recheck exposure after firmware updates or device replacement.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:R
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:R2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:R
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kb.netgear.com/000049538/Security-Advisory-for-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2954CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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