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CVE-2017-18785: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by XSS.

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by XSS. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.67, D6000 before 1.0.0.67, D6100 before 1.0.0.56, D6200 before 1.1.00.24, D6220 before 1.0.0.32, D6400 before 1.0.0.66, D7000 before 1.0.1.52, D7000v2 before 1.0.0.44, D7800 before 1.0.1.30, D8500 before 1.0.3.35, DGN2200v4 before 1.0.0.96, DGN2200Bv4 before 1.0.0.96, EX2700 before 1.0.1.28, EX6100v2 before 1.0.1.54, EX6150v2 before 1.0.1.54, EX6200v2 before 1.0.1.52, EX6400 before 1.0.1.72, EX7300 before 1.0.1.72, EX8000 before 1.0.0.102, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.44, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.44, PR2000 before 1.0.0.20, R6020 before 1.0.0.26, R6080 before 1.0.0.26, R6100 before 1.0.1.20, R6250 before 1.0.4.16, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.18, R6400 before 1.0.1.32, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.46, R6700 before 1.0.1.36, R6800 before 1.2.0.12, R6900v2 before 1.2.0.12, R6700v2 before 1.2.0.12, R6900 before 1.0.1.34, R6900P before 1.3.0.8, R7000 before 1.0.9.18, R7000P before 1.3.0.8, R7100LG before 1.0.0.34, R7300DST before 1.0.0.58, R7500 before 1.0.0.118, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.24, R7800 before 1.0.2.40, R7900 before 1.0.2.4, R7900P before 1.1.5.14, R8000 before 1.0.4.4, R8000P before 1.1.5.14, R8500 before 1.0.2.110, R8300 before 1.0.2.110, R9000 before 1.0.2.52, WN2000RPTv3 before 1.0.1.8, WN3000RPv3 before 1.0.2.50, WN3100RPv2 before 1.0.0.42, WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.16, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.94, WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.96, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.50, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.50, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.44, WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.62, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.44, WNR2050 before 1.1.0.44, and WNR3500Lv2 before 1.2.0.46.

MediumCVSS 4.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a cross-site scripting issue in many NETGEAR routers, gateways, and extenders. An attacker who already has high privileges and can get a user to interact could potentially run unwanted browser-side script in the device management context. Business urgency is mainly for environments still running old firmware on the listed devices.

Executive priority

Treat this as a medium-priority firmware hygiene issue. It is not supported by active exploitation evidence in the supplied sources, but legacy network devices can remain exposed for years if firmware ownership is unclear.

Technical view

The CVE describes XSS affecting numerous NETGEAR D, EX, JNR, R, WN, WNDR, and WNR models before specified firmware versions. CVSS 3.0 is 4.2 with local attack vector, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations or homes still using the listed NETGEAR models below the fixed firmware versions. The source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, internet exposure requirements, or vulnerable configuration details.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires local access, high privileges, and user interaction, which reduces broad remote risk.

Researcher notes

Public detail is sparse: no CWE, vulnerable endpoint, proof of concept, or exploit chain is included in the bundle. Analysis should stay focused on firmware/version exposure and vendor advisory confirmation rather than inferred exploit mechanics.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory NETGEAR devices and match model numbers against the advisory list.
  • Upgrade affected devices to the vendor-specified fixed firmware version or later.
  • Check NETGEAR guidance for any model-specific update or support limitations.
  • Restrict device management access to trusted administrators and networks.
  • Replace unsupported devices that cannot receive fixed firmware.

Validation and detection

  • Record each device model and current firmware version.
  • Compare firmware versions with the affected-version thresholds in the CVE description.
  • Confirm the vendor advisory lists the device and fixed version.
  • After updating, recheck the device reports the expected firmware version.
  • Document unsupported or unpatched devices as residual risk.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
4.2CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:N/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:C/UI:R1.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.2Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-18785Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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