Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices running versions before 6.8.0. It is a stored cross-site scripting flaw, meaning malicious content could be saved and later run in another user's browser. The available scoring indicates meaningful but limited impact and requires high privileges plus user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate legacy appliance risk. It is not presented as actively exploited, but unpatched NAS devices can hold sensitive data and often remain operational for years without visibility.
Technical view
CVE-2017-18810 is stored XSS in NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 before 6.8.0. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.2 with local attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in organizations still operating NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices below version 6.8.0. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, exact model lists, or public internet exposure assumptions.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. The vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction according to the CVSS vector, reducing broad unauthenticated exploitation likelihood.
Researcher notes
The source data is sparse: no CWE, CPEs, affected model list, exploit references, or detailed remediation text are included beyond the NETGEAR advisory and version threshold. Avoid assuming broader NETGEAR products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Identify ReadyNAS OS 6 devices and record their firmware versions.
- Upgrade affected devices to ReadyNAS OS 6.8.0 or later per NETGEAR guidance.
- Review NETGEAR advisory for model-specific instructions and constraints.
- Restrict ReadyNAS administration access to trusted management networks.
- Monitor vendor guidance if legacy devices cannot be upgraded.
Validation and detection
- Confirm no ReadyNAS OS 6 devices run versions before 6.8.0.
- Check asset inventory for unmanaged or legacy ReadyNAS appliances.
- Review administrative access paths to ReadyNAS management interfaces.
- Look for unexpected stored content or configuration changes in management areas.
- Document upgrade status and exceptions for unsupported devices.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.2 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:C/UI:R
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:C/UI:R1.13.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:L/I:L/PR:H/S:C/UI:R
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kb.netgear.com/000049055/Security-Advisory-for-Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-Vulnerability-on-Some-ReadyNAS-Devices-PSV-2017-0300CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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