CVE-2017-18709: netgear r8300_firmware
Modified
Published 24-04-2020Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-18709 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in netgear r8300_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R8300 before 1.0.2.94 and R8500 before 1.0.2.94.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AC:H/AV:L/A:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
17%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Netgear2 products
- r8300_firmware< 1.0.2.94
- r8500_firmware< 1.0.2.94
1 vendor · 2 products