Is CVE-2014-9690 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2014-9690 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2014-9690 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-9690 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-9690?

CVE-2014-9690 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2014-9690

CWE-332Published: April 2, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Huawei home gateways WS318 with software V100R001C01B022 and earlier versions are affected by the PIN offline brute force cracking vulnerability of the WPS protocol because the random number generator (RNG) used in the supplier's solution is not random enough. As a result, brute force cracking the PIN code is easier. After an attacker cracks the PIN, the attacker can access the Internet via the cracked device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9690 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.