How severe is CVE-2017-18791?

CVE-2017-18791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18791?

CVE-2017-18791 primarily affects Netgear R6050 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18791?

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-2017-18791 published?

CVE-2017-18791 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18791

CVE-2017-18791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6050 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Netgear R6050 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by CSRF. This affects R6050/JR6150 before 1.0.1.7, PR2000 before 1.0.0.17, R6220 before 1.1.0.50, WNDR3700v5 before 1.1.0.48, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.40, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.40, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.40, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.40, WNR2050 before 1.1.0.40, WNR614 before 1.1.0.40, WNR618 before 1.1.0.40, and D7000 before 1.0.1.50.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18791?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by CSRF. This affects R6050/JR6150 before 1.0.1.7, PR2000 before 1.0.0.17, R6220 before 1.1.0.50, WNDR3700v5 before 1.1.0.48, JNR1010v2 before 1.1.0.40, JWNR2010v5 before 1.1.0.40, WNR1000v4 before 1.1.0.40, WNR2020 before 1.1.0.40, WNR2050 before 1.1.0.40, WNR614 before 1.1.0.40, WNR618 before 1.1.0.40, and D7000 before 1.0.1.50.
How severe is CVE-2017-18791?: CVE-2017-18791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18791?: CVE-2017-18791 primarily affects Netgear R6050 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18791?: 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-2017-18791 published?: CVE-2017-18791 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049371/Security-Advisory-for-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery-Vulnerability-on-D7000-and-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0386

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:jr6150_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:pr2000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wndr3700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:jnr1010_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:jwnr2010_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr2020_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr2050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr614_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr618_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Netgear R6050 Firmware

CVE-2019-20730 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by SQL injection. This affects D3600 before 1.0.0.68, D6000 before 1.0.0.68, D6200…
CVE-2020-26927 — Critical (CVSS 9.4): Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.40, D7000 before…
CVE-2020-26908 — Critical (CVSS 9.4): Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects D6200 before 1.1.00.36, D7000 before…
CVE-2020-35799 — High (CVSS 8.8): Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects…
CVE-2018-21169 — High (CVSS 8.8): Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects D7000 before…
CVE-2017-18703 — High (CVSS 8.8): Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by CSRF. This affects D1500 before 1.0.0.25, D500 before 1.0.0.25, D6100 before…

All CVEs affecting Netgear R6050 Firmware →

Other CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-32642 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in appsbd Vite Coupon vite-coupon allows Remote Code Inclusion.This…
CVE-2025-23922 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Harsh iSpring Embedder embed-ispring allows Upload a Web Shell to a…
CVE-2017-5145 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An issue was discovered in Carlo Gavazzi VMU-C EM prior to firmware Version A11_U05, and VMU-C PV prior to firmware…
CVE-2019-25729 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): PDF Signer 3.0 contains a server-side template injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute…
CVE-2025-48340 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Danny Vink User Profile Meta Manager user-profile-meta allows…
CVE-2025-2907 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): The Order Delivery Date WordPress plugin before 12.3.1 does not have authorization and CSRF checks when importing…

Browse all CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) vulnerabilities →