MEDIUM
CVE-2017-18808
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NETGEAR ReadyNAS OS 6 devices running ReadyNAS OS versions prior to 6.8.0 are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-18808 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear1 product(s)
readynas os
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-18808
CVSS Score4.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 21, 2020
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-18808 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.