How severe is CVE-2017-18799?

CVE-2017-18799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18799?

CVE-2017-18799 primarily affects Netgear R6200 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18799?

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-2017-18799 published?

CVE-2017-18799 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18799

CVE-2017-18799 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netgear R6200 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6200v2 before 1.0.3.14, R6250 before 1.0.4.8, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, R6700 before 1.1.1.20, R7000 before 1.0.7.10, R7000P/R6900P before 1.0.0.56, R7100LG before 1.0.0.30, R7900 before 1.0.1.14, R8000 before 1.0.3.22, R8500 before 1.0.2.74, and D8500 before 1.0.3.28.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18799?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by incorrect configuration of security settings. This affects R6200v2 before 1.0.3.14, R6250 before 1.0.4.8, R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, R6700 before 1.1.1.20, R7000 before 1.0.7.10, R7000P/R6900P before 1.0.0.56, R7100LG before 1.0.0.30, R7900 before 1.0.1.14, R8000 before 1.0.3.22, R8500 before 1.0.2.74, and D8500 before 1.0.3.28.
How severe is CVE-2017-18799?: CVE-2017-18799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-18799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18799?: CVE-2017-18799 primarily affects Netgear R6200 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18799?: 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-2017-18799 published?: CVE-2017-18799 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049357/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-Vulnerability-on-D8500-and-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-0528

Affected products (12)

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cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6250_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7100lg_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d8500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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