How severe is CVE-2014-2951?

CVE-2014-2951 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2951?

CVE-2014-2951 primarily affects Datumsystems Snip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2951?

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-2014-2951 published?

CVE-2014-2951 was published on 2014-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2951

CVE-2014-2951 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Datumsystems Snip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Datumsystems Snip
Published: 2014-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices has a hardcoded password of admin for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2951?: Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices has a hardcoded password of admin for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-2951?: CVE-2014-2951 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2951?: CVE-2014-2951 primarily affects Datumsystems Snip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2951?: 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-2014-2951 published?: CVE-2014-2951 was published on 2014-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/917348

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:datumsystems:snip:-:*:*:*:*:*:psm-4500:*
cpe:2.3:o:datumsystems:snip:-:*:*:*:*:*:psm-500:*

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