CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18800: XSS

First published: Tue Apr 21 2020(Updated: )

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by reflected XSS. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.42 and R6800 before 1.1.0.42.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR R6700 firmware<1.1.0.42
NETGEAR R6700v1 firmware=v2
NETGEAR R6800 firmware<1.1.0.42
NETGEAR R6800 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18800?

    CVE-2017-18800 has a moderate severity due to the potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18800?

    To fix CVE-2017-18800, update your NETGEAR R6700v2 to version 1.1.0.42 or later and the R6800 to version 1.1.0.42 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18800?

    CVE-2017-18800 affects NETGEAR R6700v2 devices before version 1.1.0.42 and R6800 devices before version 1.1.0.42.

  • What is reflected XSS in CVE-2017-18800?

    Reflected XSS in CVE-2017-18800 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the user's browser.

  • Can I still use my NETGEAR device with CVE-2017-18800?

    You can still use your device, but it is highly recommended to update it to avoid vulnerability to attacks.

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