How severe is CVE-2017-14005?

CVE-2017-14005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14005?

CVE-2017-14005 affects Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14005?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14005 published?

CVE-2017-14005 was published on 2017-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14005

CVE-2017-14005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware
Published: 2017-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Unverified Password Change issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface. When setting a new password for a user, the application does not require the user to know the original password. An attacker who is authenticated could change a user's password, enabling future access and possible configuration changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14005?: An Unverified Password Change issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface. When setting a new password for a user, the application does not require the user to know the original password. An attacker who is authenticated could change a user's password, enabling future access and possible configuration changes.
How severe is CVE-2017-14005?: CVE-2017-14005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14005?: CVE-2017-14005 affects Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14005 published?: CVE-2017-14005 was published on 2017-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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