How severe is CVE-2012-6340?

CVE-2012-6340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-6340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6340?

CVE-2012-6340 primarily affects Netgear Wgr614v9 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6340?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-6340 published?

CVE-2012-6340 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6340

CVE-2012-6340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wgr614v9 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netgear Wgr614v9 Firmware
Published: 2020-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6340?: An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.
How severe is CVE-2012-6340?: CVE-2012-6340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-6340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6340?: CVE-2012-6340 primarily affects Netgear Wgr614v9 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6340 published?: CVE-2012-6340 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wgr614v9_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wgr614v7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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