CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18816: XSS

First published: Tue Apr 21 2020(Updated: )

NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices, running ReadyNAS OS versions prior to 6.8.0 are affected by stored XSS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS>=6.0<6.8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18816?

    CVE-2017-18816 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the impact of stored XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18816?

    To remediate CVE-2017-18816, upgrade your NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS to version 6.8.0 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18816?

    CVE-2017-18816 affects NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices running versions prior to 6.8.0.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2017-18816 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-18816 facilitates stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks which can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18816 if I cannot upgrade?

    No official workaround is provided for CVE-2017-18816, so upgrading is the recommended course of action.

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