CVE-2017-18783 : Security Advisory and Response

Several NETGEAR devices are susceptible to XSS vulnerability affecting various models.

Understanding CVE-2017-18783

What is CVE-2017-18783?

CVE-2017-18783 is an XSS vulnerability impacting multiple NETGEAR router models.

The Impact of CVE-2017-18783

This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5 (Medium severity) with low confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-18783

Vulnerability Description

XSS vulnerability affecting NETGEAR routers

Affected Systems and Versions

D6200 versions prior to 1.1.00.24
D7000 versions prior to 1.0.1.52
JNR1010v2 versions prior to 1.1.0.44
JR6150 versions prior to 1.0.1.12
JWNR2010v5 versions prior to 1.1.0.44
PR2000 versions prior to 1.0.0.20
R6020 versions prior to 1.0.0.26
R6050 versions prior to 1.0.1.12
R6080 versions prior to 1.0.0.26
R6120 versions prior to 1.0.0.36
R6220 versions prior to 1.1.0.60
R6700v2 versions prior to 1.2.0.12
R6800 versions prior to 1.2.0.12
R6900v2 versions prior to 1.2.0.12
WNDR3700v5 versions prior to 1.1.0.50
WNR1000v4 versions prior to 1.1.0.44
WNR2020 versions prior to 1.1.0.44
WNR2050 versions prior to 1.1.0.44

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update affected NETGEAR devices to the latest firmware
Monitor for security advisories from NETGEAR

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly change default passwords
Implement network segmentation

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and firmware updates provided by NETGEAR