CVE-2017-18755 : What You Need to Know

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability impacting various NETGEAR devices.

Understanding CVE-2017-18755

What is CVE-2017-18755?

CSRF vulnerability affecting NETGEAR devices including R6300v2, R6400v2, R6700, R6900, R7000P, R6900P, R7300, R8300, R8500, DGN2200v4, DGND2200Bv4, R6050, JR6150, R6220, and WNDR3700v5.

The Impact of CVE-2017-18755

CSRF vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High severity) affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-18755

Vulnerability Description

CSRF vulnerability in NETGEAR devices allows unauthorized commands to be executed.

Affected Systems and Versions

R6300v2 (before 1.0.4.8)
R6400v2 (before 1.0.2.32)
R6700 (before 1.0.1.22)
R6900 (before 1.0.1.22)
R7000P (before 1.0.0.86)
R6900P (before 1.0.0.56)
R7300 (before 1.0.0.54)
R8300 (before 1.0.2.106)
R8500 (before 1.0.2.106)
DGN2200v4 (before 1.0.0.86)
DGND2200Bv4 (before 1.0.0.86)
R6050 (before 1.0.0.86)
JR6150 (before 1.0.1.10)
R6220 (before 1.1.0.50)
WNDR3700v5 (before V1.1.0.48)

Exploitation Mechanism

CSRF vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a user into executing malicious actions unknowingly.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected devices to the latest firmware.
Implement strong, unique passwords for device access.
Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown files.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security advisories from NETGEAR.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing on network devices.

Patching and Updates

NETGEAR provides patches to address CSRF vulnerabilities. Stay informed about updates and apply them promptly.