How severe is CVE-2015-5729?

CVE-2015-5729 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-2015-5729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5729?

CVE-2015-5729 primarily affects Samsung Nt14u Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5729?

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-2015-5729 published?

CVE-2015-5729 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5729

CVE-2015-5729 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samsung Nt14u 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Samsung Nt14u Firmware
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Soft Access Point (AP) feature in Samsung Smart TVs X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, and NT14U and Xpress M288OFW printers generate weak WPA2 PSK keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5729?: The Soft Access Point (AP) feature in Samsung Smart TVs X10P, X12, X14H, X14J, and NT14U and Xpress M288OFW printers generate weak WPA2 PSK keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-5729?: CVE-2015-5729 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-2015-5729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5729?: CVE-2015-5729 primarily affects Samsung Nt14u Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5729?: 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-2015-5729 published?: CVE-2015-5729 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:nt14u_firmware:t-nt14uakucb-1008.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14j_firmware:t-ms14jakucb-1102.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14h_firmware:t-mst14dcncb-1010.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x12_firmware:t-mst12akucb-1114.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x10p_firmware:t-mst10pibrcb-1104.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:nt14u_firmware:t-nt14udeucb-1007.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:nt14u_firmware:t-nt14udcncb-1003.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14j_firmware:t-ms14jdeucb-1018.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14j_firmware:t-ms14jdcncb-1004.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14h_firmware:t-mst14akucb-1100.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x14h_firmware:t-mst14deucb-1023.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x12_firmware:t-mst12deucb-1111.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x10p_firmware:t-mst10pauscp-1302.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:x10p_firmware:t-mst10pdeucb-1210.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:m288ofw_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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