How severe is CVE-2014-8656?

CVE-2014-8656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-8656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8656?

CVE-2014-8656 primarily affects Compal Broadband Networks Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8656?

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-2014-8656 published?

CVE-2014-8656 was published on 2014-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8656

CVE-2014-8656 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Compal Broadband Networks Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Compal Broadband Networks Firmware
Published: 2014-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to certain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8656?: The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to certain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8656?: CVE-2014-8656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-8656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8656?: CVE-2014-8656 primarily affects Compal Broadband Networks Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8656?: 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-2014-8656 published?: CVE-2014-8656 was published on 2014-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:compal_broadband_networks:firmware:ch6640-3.5.11.7-nosh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:compal_broadband_networks:cg6640e_wireless_gateway:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:compal_broadband_networks:ch664oe_wireless_gateway:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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