How severe is CVE-2014-8579?

CVE-2014-8579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-8579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8579?

CVE-2014-8579 affects Trendnet Tew-823dru Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8579?

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-2014-8579 published?

CVE-2014-8579 was published on 2018-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8579

CVE-2014-8579 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trendnet Tew-823dru Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Trendnet Tew-823dru Firmware
Published: 2018-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8579?: TRENDnet TEW-823DRU devices with firmware before 1.00b36 have a hardcoded password of kcodeskcodes for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an FTP session.
How severe is CVE-2014-8579?: CVE-2014-8579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-8579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8579?: CVE-2014-8579 affects Trendnet Tew-823dru Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8579?: 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-2014-8579 published?: CVE-2014-8579 was published on 2018-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://hackingcomtapioca.blogspot.com.br/2014/10/hacking-trendnet-tew-823dru.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:trendnet:tew-823dru_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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