How severe is CVE-2017-18852?

CVE-2017-18852 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-2017-18852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18852?

CVE-2017-18852 primarily affects Netgear R7300dst Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18852?

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-2017-18852 published?

CVE-2017-18852 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18852

CVE-2017-18852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear R7300dst 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% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Netgear R7300dst Firmware
Published: 2020-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by CSRF and authentication bypass. This affects R7300DST before 1.0.0.54, R8300 before 1.0.2.100_1.0.82, R8500 before 1.0.2.100_1.0.82, and WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.14.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18852?: Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by CSRF and authentication bypass. This affects R7300DST before 1.0.0.54, R8300 before 1.0.2.100_1.0.82, R8500 before 1.0.2.100_1.0.82, and WNDR3400v3 before 1.0.1.14.
How severe is CVE-2017-18852?: CVE-2017-18852 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-2017-18852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18852?: CVE-2017-18852 primarily affects Netgear R7300dst Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18852?: 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-2017-18852 published?: CVE-2017-18852 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netgear.com/000045849/Security-Advisory-for-CSRF-and-Authentication-Bypass-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2017-1206

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7300dst_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wndr3400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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