MEDIUM
CVE-2017-18757
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 22, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7800 before 1.0.1.30, R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R7500 before 1.0.0.116, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.20, R7800 before 1.0.2.36, R9000 before 1.0.2.40, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.48, WNDR4300v1 before 1.0.2.90, and WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.48.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-18757 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear14 product(s)
d7800 firmwared7800r6100 firmwarer6100r7500 firmwarer7500r7800 firmwarer7800r9000 firmwarer9000wndr4300 firmwarewndr4300+2
Source: NVD CPE · 16 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-18757
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 22, 2020
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-18757 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.