What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8656?

CVE-2014-8656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 15.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-8656?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-8656. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 15.6%.

Firmware CVE-2014-8656

CRITICAL

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2014-11-06 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Firmware Cg6640E Wireless Gateway Ch664Oe Wireless Gateway

10.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 06, 2014 - 15:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to certain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 15.6%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to certain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Compal Broadband Networks Firmware, Compal Broadband Networks Cg6640E Wireless Gateway, Compal Broadband Networks Ch664Oe Wireless Gateway.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.