How severe is CVE-2017-18709?

CVE-2017-18709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18709?

CVE-2017-18709 primarily affects Netgear R8300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18709?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-18709 published?

CVE-2017-18709 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18709

CVE-2017-18709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R8300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear R8300 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R8300 before 1.0.2.94 and R8500 before 1.0.2.94.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18709?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R8300 before 1.0.2.94 and R8500 before 1.0.2.94.
How severe is CVE-2017-18709?: CVE-2017-18709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18709?: CVE-2017-18709 primarily affects Netgear R8300 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-18709 published?: CVE-2017-18709 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000053156/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0326

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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