CVE-2012-6340

Name: CVE-2012-6340
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-06T18:15:13.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6340 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wgr614v9 Firmware	All versions
Netgear	Wgr614v7 Firmware	All versions

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118854/Netgear-WGR614-Credential-Information.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.7180Permissions Required
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525042Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118854/Netgear-WGR614-Credential-Information.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.7180Permissions Required
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525042Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6340?

An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.

How severe is CVE-2012-6340?

CVE-2012-6340 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6340?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-6340?

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Source: NVD / NIST