CVE-2017-18847 describes a local file inclusion vulnerability affecting several NETGEAR router models, including the R6400v2, R7000P/R6900P, R7900, R8300, R8500, and D8500, prior to specific firmware versions. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker with local access to read arbitrary files on the device. Rated as Medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5, the vulnerability requires low privileges and local access, but could lead to significant information disclosure (Confidentiality High). There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.2.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.0.56CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7000p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.0.56CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r6900p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.1.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r7900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.0.2.100_1.0.82CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:r8300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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