CVE-2017-18732

8.8 HIGH 0.8% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by authentication bypass. This affects R6300v2 before 1.0.4.8, PLW1000v2 before 1.0.0.14, and PLW1010v2 before 1.0.0.14.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2020-04-23 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:13 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2020-04-23 17:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:13 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Record status: Modified

Affected

Netgear r6300 Firmware < 1.0.4.8
Netgear plw1000 Firmware < 1.0.0.14
Netgear plw1010 Firmware < 1.0.0.14

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record