HIGH
CVE-2014-2969
CWE-255Published: July 7, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NETGEAR GS108PE Prosafe Plus switches with firmware 1.2.0.5 have a hardcoded password of debugpassword for the ntgruser account, which allows remote attackers to upload firmware or read or modify memory contents, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a request to (1) produce_burn.cgi, (2) register_debug.cgi, or (3) bootcode_update.cgi.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-2969 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear2 product(s)
gs108pe firmwaregs108pe
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.
All References (2)
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/143740US Government Resource
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/143740US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-2969
CVSS Score8.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 7, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-2969 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.