CVE-2017-18701: XSS

Published Apr 24, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by reflected XSS. This affects R6700 before 1.0.1.36 and R6900 before 1.0.1.34.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Netgear R6700 firmware<1.0.1.36
Netgear R6700
Netgear R6900 Firmware<1.0.1.34
Netgear R6900

Event History

Apr 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:12 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18701?

CVE-2017-18701 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices and allows for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18701?

The NETGEAR R6700 before 1.0.1.36 and R6900 before 1.0.1.34 devices are affected by CVE-2017-18701.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18701?

CVE-2017-18701 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 6.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-18701?

To fix CVE-2017-18701, upgrade the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to version 1.0.1.36 for R6700 and 1.0.1.34 for R6900.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18701?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18701 in the security advisory provided by NETGEAR at https://kb.netgear.com/000053201/Security-Advisory-for-Reflected-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2513.

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