CVE-2019-14482
CVE-2019-14482 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adremsoft Netcrunch 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Adremsoft Netcrunch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The same hardcoded SSL private key is used across different customers' installations when no other SSL certificate is installed, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14482?
- AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The same hardcoded SSL private key is used across different customers' installations when no other SSL certificate is installed, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14482?
- CVE-2019-14482 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-2019-14482 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14482?
- CVE-2019-14482 affects Adremsoft Netcrunch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14482?
- 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-2019-14482 published?
- CVE-2019-14482 was published on 2020-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2020-16_CSNC-2019-017_AdRem_NetCrunch_Hardcoded_SSL_Private_Key.txt
- https://www.adremsoft.com/support/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adremsoft:netcrunch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Adremsoft Netcrunch
- CVE-2019-14480 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has an Improper Session Handling vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client, which can lead…
- CVE-2019-14479 — High (CVSS 8.8): AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Remote Code Execution. In the NetCrunch web client, a read-only administrator can…
- CVE-2019-14483 — High (CVSS 8.8): AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Credentials Disclosure. Every user can read the BSD, Linux, MacOS and Solaris…
- CVE-2019-14476 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the NetCrunch server. Every user…
- CVE-2019-14477 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has Improper Credential Storage since the internal user database is readable by…
- CVE-2019-14481 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client.…
All CVEs affecting Adremsoft Netcrunch →
Other CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-13768 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Gardyn devices expose a privileged iothubowner key. Access to this key will allow a malicious user to invoke an IoTHub…
- CVE-2026-45631 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dokploy is a free, self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS). From 0.27.0 to before 0.29.3, a hardcoded…
- CVE-2026-22769 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, versions prior to 6.0.3.1 HF1, contain a hardcoded credential vulnerability.…
- CVE-2025-42890 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SQL Anywhere Monitor (Non-GUI) baked credentials into the code,exposing the resources or functionality to unintended…
- CVE-2025-7503 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An OEM IP camera manufactured by Shenzhen Liandian Communication Technology LTD exposes a Telnet service (port 23) with…
- CVE-2025-20309 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session…
Browse all CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) vulnerabilities →