How severe is CVE-2014-9614?

CVE-2014-9614 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-2014-9614 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9614?

CVE-2014-9614 affects Netsweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9614?

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-2014-9614 published?

CVE-2014-9614 was published on 2020-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9614

CVE-2014-9614 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netsweeper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Netsweeper
Published: 2020-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Web Panel in Netsweeper before 4.0.5 has a default password of branding for the branding account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a request to webadmin/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9614?: The Web Panel in Netsweeper before 4.0.5 has a default password of branding for the branding account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a request to webadmin/.
How severe is CVE-2014-9614?: CVE-2014-9614 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-2014-9614 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9614?: CVE-2014-9614 affects Netsweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9614?: 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-2014-9614 published?: CVE-2014-9614 was published on 2020-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133034/Netsweeper-Bypass-XSS-Redirection-SQL-Injection-Execution.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netsweeper:netsweeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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