How severe is CVE-2017-18789?

CVE-2017-18789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18789?

CVE-2017-18789 primarily affects Netgear R6250 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18789?

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

When was CVE-2017-18789 published?

CVE-2017-18789 was published on 2020-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18789

CVE-2017-18789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6250 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netgear R6250 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects R6250 before V1.0.4.8, R6400 before V1.0.1.22, R6400v2 before V1.0.2.32, R7100LG before V1.0.0.32, R7300 before V1.0.0.52, R8300 before V1.0.2.94, R8500 before V1.0.2.100, D6220 before V1.0.0.28, D6400 before V1.0.0.60, and D8500 before V1.0.3.29.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18789?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of sensitive information. This affects R6250 before V1.0.4.8, R6400 before V1.0.1.22, R6400v2 before V1.0.2.32, R7100LG before V1.0.0.32, R7300 before V1.0.0.52, R8300 before V1.0.2.94, R8500 before V1.0.2.100, D6220 before V1.0.0.28, D6400 before V1.0.0.60, and D8500 before V1.0.3.29.
How severe is CVE-2017-18789?: CVE-2017-18789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18789?: CVE-2017-18789 primarily affects Netgear R6250 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18789 published?: CVE-2017-18789 was published on 2020-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049373/Security-Advisory-for-Sensitive-Information-Disclosure-Vulnerability-on-Some-Routers-and-Some-DSL-Modem-Routers-PSV-2017-0426

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6250_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7100lg_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d6220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d6400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d8500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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