Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-18798 is a high-severity NETGEAR security misconfiguration issue affecting specific router and DSL modem-router models. If vulnerable firmware remains in use, the CVSS rating indicates a local attacker could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy NETGEAR edge devices. It is high impact if present, but the provided evidence indicates a local attack vector and no confirmed active exploitation in KEV.
Technical view
The CVE describes incorrect security settings on NETGEAR R6700v2, R6800, D7000, and D1500 firmware below the listed fixed versions. CVSS 3.0 score is 8.4 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to the named NETGEAR models running firmware earlier than R6700v2/R6800 1.1.0.38, D7000 1.0.1.50, or D1500 1.0.0.25. The provided vector indicates local access is required.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. Public details provided here are sparse and do not describe exploit mechanics, prerequisites beyond the CVSS local vector, or real-world abuse.
Researcher notes
The advisory and CVE identify affected models and version thresholds, but technical details are limited. Avoid expanding affected scope beyond the four named models without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory NETGEAR R6700v2, R6800, D7000, and D1500 devices.
- Upgrade affected devices to the listed fixed firmware version or later.
- Review the NETGEAR advisory for current vendor guidance.
- Retire unsupported devices if fixed firmware cannot be applied.
- Limit local access to devices until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm device model and firmware version from administration records.
- Compare firmware against the fixed versions named in the CVE.
- Check whether devices remain discoverable in asset inventory.
- Verify the NETGEAR advisory matches the deployed model.
- Record remediation evidence for vulnerability management tracking.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N2.55.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kb.netgear.com/000049358/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-Some-Routers-and-Some-DSL-Modem-Routers-PSV-2017-2159CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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