CVE-2014-2969
CVE-2014-2969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Gs108pe Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. 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-255.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Netgear Gs108pe Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NETGEAR GS108PE Prosafe Plus switches with firmware 1.2.0.5 have a hardcoded password of debugpassword for the ntgruser account, which allows remote attackers to upload firmware or read or modify memory contents, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a request to (1) produce_burn.cgi, (2) register_debug.cgi, or (3) bootcode_update.cgi.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2969?
- NETGEAR GS108PE Prosafe Plus switches with firmware 1.2.0.5 have a hardcoded password of debugpassword for the ntgruser account, which allows remote attackers to upload firmware or read or modify memory contents, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a request to (1) produce_burn.cgi, (2) register_debug.cgi, or (3) bootcode_update.cgi.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2969?
- CVE-2014-2969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2969 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2969?
- CVE-2014-2969 primarily affects Netgear Gs108pe 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-2014-2969?
- 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-2014-2969 published?
- CVE-2014-2969 was published on 2014-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:netgear:gs108pe_firmware:1.2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:netgear:gs108pe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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