How severe is CVE-2014-4864?

CVE-2014-4864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4864?

CVE-2014-4864 affects Netgear Prosafe Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4864?

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

When was CVE-2014-4864 published?

CVE-2014-4864 was published on 2014-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4864

CVE-2014-4864 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Firmware
Published: 2014-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility creates configuration backup files containing cleartext passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4864?: The NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility creates configuration backup files containing cleartext passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.
How severe is CVE-2014-4864?: CVE-2014-4864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4864?: CVE-2014-4864 affects Netgear Prosafe Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4864?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4864 published?: CVE-2014-4864 was published on 2014-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396212

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:prosafe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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