# CVE-2014-6617: Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB\_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root account, which allows remote att

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-03-09 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98512
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533902/100/0/threaded
- https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Datein/Research/Advisories/CSNC-2014-005_softring_backdoor_account.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128976/Softing-FG-100-PB-Hardcoded-Backdoor.html

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