CVE-2017-18855
CVE-2017-18855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wnr854t 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 8.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Netgear Wnr854t Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NETGEAR WNR854T devices before 1.5.2 are affected by command execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18855?
- NETGEAR WNR854T devices before 1.5.2 are affected by command execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18855?
- CVE-2017-18855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-18855 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18855?
- CVE-2017-18855 affects Netgear Wnr854t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18855?
- 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-2017-18855 published?
- CVE-2017-18855 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnr854t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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