CVE-2018-21117 describes a remote code execution vulnerability affecting NETGEAR XR500 devices running firmware versions prior to 2.3.2.32, stemming from an issue within the traceroute handler. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical risk due to its network-adjacent attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring authentication. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are available, and there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion, the inherent severity warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.3.2.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:netgear:xr500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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