LOW
CVE-2014-4864
CWE-255Published: September 10, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The NETGEAR ProSafe Plus Configuration Utility creates configuration backup files containing cleartext passwords, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-4864 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netgear1 product(s)
prosafe firmware
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396212Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396212Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-4864
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 10, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-4864 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.