How severe is CVE-2009-5154?

CVE-2009-5154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2009-5154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5154?

CVE-2009-5154 affects Mobotix S14 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5154?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-5154 published?

CVE-2009-5154 was published on 2019-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5154

CVE-2009-5154 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mobotix S14 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Mobotix S14 Firmware
Published: 2019-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An issue was discovered on MOBOTIX S14 MX-V4.2.1.61 devices. There is a default password of meinsm for the admin account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5154?: An issue was discovered on MOBOTIX S14 MX-V4.2.1.61 devices. There is a default password of meinsm for the admin account.
How severe is CVE-2009-5154?: CVE-2009-5154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2009-5154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5154?: CVE-2009-5154 affects Mobotix S14 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-5154 published?: CVE-2009-5154 was published on 2019-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mobotix:s14_firmware:mx-v4.2.1.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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