Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a command injection flaw in several NETGEAR wireless access points. The listed vulnerable firmware versions could allow a highly privileged local attacker to execute unintended commands. Business urgency is moderate because impact is high, but the CVSS vector requires local access and high privileges.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority infrastructure hygiene issue. Patch during the next controlled network maintenance window, prioritizing sites where these access points support sensitive networks or cannot be closely administered.
Technical view
CVE-2017-18805 affects WAC510, WAC120, WNDAP620, WND930, WN604, WNDAP660, WNDAP350, WNAP320, WNAP210v2, and WNDAP360 below specified firmware versions. CVSS 3.0 is 6.7 with AV:L, PR:H, UI:N, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in organizations still operating older NETGEAR wireless access points with firmware below the fixed versions. Internet exposure is not established in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires local access and high privileges, reducing opportunistic remote risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and a NETGEAR advisory reference. No CWE, vulnerable function, exploit method, or active exploitation evidence is provided. Avoid assuming remote exploitability beyond the CVSS vector.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory NETGEAR access point models and firmware versions.
- Upgrade affected devices to the listed fixed firmware versions or newer.
- Review the NETGEAR advisory for model-specific firmware guidance.
- Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive fixed firmware.
Validation and detection
- Compare each device model and firmware against the affected version list.
- Confirm upgraded devices report the expected fixed firmware version or newer.
- Check whether any affected models remain in remote offices or legacy networks.
- Review administrative access logs for unexpected configuration activity.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.7 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N
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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:H/S:U/UI:N0.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kb.netgear.com/000049060/Security-Advisory-for-Command-Injection-Vulnerability-on-Some-Wireless-Access-Points-PSV-2017-2213CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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