HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-21230
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-21230

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 24, 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 D1500 before 1.0.0.27, D500 before 1.0.0.27, D6100 before 1.0.0.57, D6220 before 1.0.0.40, D6400 before 1.0.0.74, D7000 before 1.0.1.60, D7800 before 1.0.1.34, D8500 before 1.0.3.39, DGN2200v4 before 1.0.0.94, DGN2200Bv4 before 1.0.0.94, EX2700 before 1.0.1.42, EX3700 before 1.0.0.64, EX3800 before 1.0.0.64, EX6000 before 1.0.0.24, EX6100 before 1.0.2.18, EX6120 before 1.0.0.32, EX6130 before 1.0.0.22, EX6150 before 1.0.0.34_1.0.70, EX6200 before 1.0.3.82_1.1.117, EX6400 before 1.0.1.78, EX7000 before 1.0.0.56, EX7300 before 1.0.1., JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.42, JR6150 before 1.0.1.10, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.42, PR2000 before 1.0.0.22, R6050 before 1.0.1.10, R6100 before 1.0.1.16, R6220 before 1.1.0.50, R6250 before 1.0.4.14, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.12, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.34, R6700 before 1.0.1.26, R6900 before 1.0.1.26, R6900P before 1.2.0.22, R7000 before 1.0.9.6, R7000P before 1.2.0.22, R7100LG before 1.0.0.40, R7300DST before 1.0.0.54, R7500 before 1.0.0.110, R7500v2 before 1.0.3.26, R7800 before 1.0.2.44, R7900 before 1.0.1.26, R8000 before 1.0.3.48, R8300 before 1.0.2.104, R8500 before 1.0.2.104, R9000 before 1.0.3.10, WN2000RPTv3 before 1.0.1.26, WN2500RPv2 before 1.0.1.46, WN3000RPv3 before 1.0.2.66, WN3100RPv2 before 1.0.0.56, WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.14, WNDR3700v4 before 1.0.2.96, WNDR3700v5 before 1.1.0.54, WNDR4300 before 1.0.2.98, WNDR4300v2 before 1.0.0.48, WNDR4500v3 before 1.0.0.48, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.42, WNR2000v5 before 1.0.0.64, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.42, and WNR2050 before 1.1.0.42.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-21230 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

netgear116 product(s)
d1500 firmwared1500d500 firmwared500d6100 firmwared6100d6220 firmwared6220d6400 firmwared6400d7000 firmwared7000+104
Source: NVD CPE · 119 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-21230
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 24, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-21230 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.