How severe is CVE-2017-18844?

CVE-2017-18844 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-2017-18844 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18844?

CVE-2017-18844 primarily affects Netgear R6700 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18844?

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-2017-18844 published?

CVE-2017-18844 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18844

CVE-2017-18844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R6700 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Netgear R6700 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of administrative credentials. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, and D7000 before 1.0.1.50.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18844?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by disclosure of administrative credentials. This affects R6700v2 before 1.1.0.38, R6800 before 1.1.0.38, and D7000 before 1.0.1.50.
How severe is CVE-2017-18844?: CVE-2017-18844 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-2017-18844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18844?: CVE-2017-18844 primarily affects Netgear R6700 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18844?: 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-2017-18844 published?: CVE-2017-18844 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000049015/Security-Advisory-for-an-Admin-Credential-Disclosure-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-2149

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:d7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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