Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE covers a NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 security misconfiguration affecting versions before 6.8.0. The recorded impact is limited, but NAS devices often hold sensitive business data, so outdated appliances should be identified and upgraded through vendor guidance.
Executive priority
Handle during the next maintenance cycle unless the NAS stores sensitive data or is broadly accessible. The business risk is moderate because impact is limited, but storage platforms can concentrate valuable information.
Technical view
CVE-2017-18808 is an incorrect security-settings configuration issue in NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 before 6.8.0. The CVSS 3.0 vector is local, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Affected assets are NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 appliances running versions prior to 6.8.0. The supplied data does not identify specific model numbers, CPEs, or internet-facing exposure patterns.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. CVSS indicates an attacker needs local access and high privileges, reducing broad remote exploitation likelihood.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse: no CWE, CPEs, model list, exploit status, or technical root cause are included in the bundle. Treat vendor advisory and firmware version evidence as primary validation inputs.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected ReadyNAS OS 6 devices to version 6.8.0 or later.
- Review NETGEAR advisory PSV-2017-2000 for vendor-specific remediation details.
- Restrict administrative and local access to ReadyNAS appliances.
- Prioritize devices storing regulated, sensitive, or business-critical data.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ReadyNAS OS 6 appliances and record OS versions.
- Flag any ReadyNAS OS version earlier than 6.8.0.
- Confirm administrative access is limited to authorized operators.
- Check vendor advisory for model-specific applicability and update guidance.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.2 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:U/UI:N
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:U/UI:N0.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
4.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:U/UI:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kb.netgear.com/000049057/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-Some-ReadyNAS-Devices-PSV-2017-2000CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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