How severe is CVE-2017-14009?

CVE-2017-14009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14009?

CVE-2017-14009 affects Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14009?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-14009 published?

CVE-2017-14009 was published on 2017-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14009

CVE-2017-14009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware
Published: 2017-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Information Exposure issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface. When an authenticated user uses the Change Password feature on the application, the current password for the user is specified in plaintext. This may allow an attacker who has been authenticated to gain access to the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14009?: An Information Exposure issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface. When an authenticated user uses the Change Password feature on the application, the current password for the user is specified in plaintext. This may allow an attacker who has been authenticated to gain access to the password.
How severe is CVE-2017-14009?: CVE-2017-14009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14009?: CVE-2017-14009 affects Prominent Multiflex M10a Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14009 published?: CVE-2017-14009 was published on 2017-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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