CVE-2017-18866: XSS

Published May 5, 2020
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Updated

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. This affects R9000 before 1.0.2.40, R6100 before 1.0.1.1, 6R7500 before 1.0.0.110, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.36, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.48, and WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.58.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Netgear 6r7500 Firmware<1.0.0.110
Netgear 6R7500
Netgear R6100 Firmware<1.0.1.1
Netgear R6100
Netgear R7500 Firmware<1.0.3.20
Netgear R7500=v2
Netgear R7800 firmware<1.0.2.36
Netgear R7800
Netgear R9000 Firmware<1.0.2.40
Netgear R9000
Netgear Wndr4300 Firmware<1.0.0.48
Netgear WNDR4300=v2
Netgear Wnr2000 Firmware<1.0.0.58
Netgear WNR2000=v5

Event History

May 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:47 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18866?

CVE-2017-18866 has a moderate severity level due to its stored XSS vulnerability in several NETGEAR devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18866?

To fix CVE-2017-18866, update your NETGEAR device to the latest firmware version as specified in the advisory.

3

Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2017-18866?

CVE-2017-18866 affects devices including R9000, R6100, R7500v2, R7800, WNDR4300v2, and WNR2000v5, all on specific firmware versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18866?

CVE-2017-18866 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute scripts in the context of affected users.

5

Is my NETGEAR device safe if it is running the latest firmware?

If your NETGEAR device is running the latest firmware, it should be safe from the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2017-18866.

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