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CVE-2014-8656

10.0 · HIGH

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 r…

Published Nov 6, 2014compal_broadband_networksCWE-255EPSS 10.85%

Overview

CVE-2014-8656 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting compal_broadband_networks firmware. It was published on November 6, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from compal_broadband_networks. Update firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/show/osvdb/113836Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128860/CBN-CH6640E-CG6640E-Wireless-Gateway-XSS-CSRF-DoS-Disclosure.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35075Refwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2014-5203.phpRefosvdb.org/show/osvdb/113836Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128860/CBN-CH6640E-CG6640E-Wireless-Gateway-XSS-CSRF-DoS-Disclosure.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35075Refwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2014-5203.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8656?

CVE-2014-8656 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting compal_broadband_networks firmware. It was published on November 6, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8656?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8656?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from compal_broadband_networks. Update firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8656?

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