How severe is CVE-2017-18715?

CVE-2017-18715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18715?

CVE-2017-18715 primarily affects Netgear Ex3700 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18715?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-18715 published?

CVE-2017-18715 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18715

CVE-2017-18715 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Ex3700 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netgear Ex3700 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by reflected XSS. This affects EX3700 before 1.0.0.66, EX3800 before 1.0.0.66, EX6100 before 1.0.2.20, EX6120 before 1.0.0.34, EX6150 before 1.0.0.36, EX6200 before 1.0.3.84, and EX7000 before 1.0.0.60.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18715?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by reflected XSS. This affects EX3700 before 1.0.0.66, EX3800 before 1.0.0.66, EX6100 before 1.0.2.20, EX6120 before 1.0.0.34, EX6150 before 1.0.0.36, EX6200 before 1.0.3.84, and EX7000 before 1.0.0.60.
How severe is CVE-2017-18715?: CVE-2017-18715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18715?: CVE-2017-18715 primarily affects Netgear Ex3700 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18715?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18715 published?: CVE-2017-18715 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000053133/Security-Advisory-for-Reflected-Cross-Site-Scripting-on-Some-Extenders-PSV-2016-0075

Affected products (7)

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cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex3800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex6100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex6120_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex6150_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex6200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:ex7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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