CVE-2014-2718
CVE-2014-2718 is a high-severity vulnerability in T-mobile Tm-ac1900 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-345.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-345
- Affected product: T-mobile Tm-ac1900
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ASUS RT-AC68U, RT-AC66R, RT-AC66U, RT-AC56R, RT-AC56U, RT-N66R, RT-N66U, RT-N56R, RT-N56U, and possibly other RT-series routers before firmware 3.0.0.4.376.x do not verify the integrity of firmware (1) update information or (2) downloaded updates, which allows man-in-the-middle (MITM) attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2718?
- ASUS RT-AC68U, RT-AC66R, RT-AC66U, RT-AC56R, RT-AC56U, RT-N66R, RT-N66U, RT-N56R, RT-N56U, and possibly other RT-series routers before firmware 3.0.0.4.376.x do not verify the integrity of firmware (1) update information or (2) downloaded updates, which allows man-in-the-middle (MITM) attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2718?
- CVE-2014-2718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2718 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2718?
- CVE-2014-2718 primarily affects T-mobile Tm-ac1900. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2718?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-2718 published?
- CVE-2014-2718 was published on 2014-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://dnlongen.blogspot.com/2014/10/CVE-2014-2718-Asus-RT-MITM.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128904/ASUS-Router-Man-In-The-Middle.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/122
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98316
- https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-21994
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:t-mobile:tm-ac1900:3.0.0.4.376_3169:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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