CVE-2017-18703Network attack vector

Unauthorized router changes via CSRF requests

Published Apr 24, 2020 · Updated Aug 5, 2024

Cross-site request forgery in NETGEAR router firmware before listed fixed versions allows remote attackers to alter settings via a victim browser. The vendor describes CSRF in the web management interface but does not disclose the specific endpoint or missing validation. A victim with an active management session must load attacker-controlled content, which can change router state and affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.46%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Cross-site request forgery in NETGEAR router firmware before listed fixed versions allows remote attackers to alter settings via a victim browser. The vendor describes CSRF in the web management interface but does not disclose the specific endpoint or missing validation. A victim with an active management session must load attacker-controlled content, which can change router state and affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

The record

CVE
CVE-2017-18703
Published
Apr 24, 2020
Updated
Aug 5, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-352, T1189
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 24, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 5, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.8MITRECVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
6.8NVDAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
T1189Drive-by Compromise

Public exploit references

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