Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-18844 is a NETGEAR router issue where administrative credentials could be disclosed on certain models. Affected devices are R6700v2, R6800, and D7000 below the fixed firmware versions. Compromise of admin credentials can lead to full router control, traffic exposure, configuration changes, or outage.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where the named routers remain deployed. Administrative credential disclosure can turn a small network appliance issue into full device control and operational disruption.
Technical view
The CVE describes administrative credential disclosure affecting NETGEAR R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, and D7000 before 1.0.1.50. CVSS v3.0 is 8.4 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to the named NETGEAR models running firmware older than the listed fixed versions. The source bundle does not identify broader product families, CPEs, or cloud services as affected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local attack vector, low complexity, and severe impact if administrative credentials are exposed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: one NETGEAR advisory and CVE metadata. The provided affected field is generic, but the description names three models and fixed firmware thresholds. No CWE, exploit details, or active exploitation evidence are included.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade R6700v2 and R6800 to firmware 1.1.0.38 or later.
- Upgrade D7000 to firmware 1.0.1.50 or later.
- Check the NETGEAR advisory for current vendor guidance.
- Replace affected devices if fixed firmware cannot be applied.
Validation and detection
- Inventory NETGEAR R6700v2, R6800, and D7000 devices.
- Record each device firmware version from administrative management.
- Confirm versions meet or exceed the fixed firmware levels.
- Verify vulnerable models are removed or upgraded.
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
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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/000049015/Security-Advisory-for-an-Admin-Credential-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2149CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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