CVE-2014-9605

Name: CVE-2014-9605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-04T15:59:00.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9605 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebUpgrade in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and create a system backup tarball, restart the server, or stop the filters on the server via a ' (single quote) character in the login and password parameters to webupgrade/webupgrade.php. NOTE: this was originally reported as an SQL injection vulnerability, but this may be inaccurate.. EPSS estimates a 3.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebUpgrade in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and create a system backup tarball, restart the server, or stop the filters on the server via a ' (single quote) character in the login and password parameters to webupgrade/webupgrade.php. NOTE: this was originally reported as an SQL injection vulnerability, but this may be inaccurate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.94%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netsweeper	Netsweeper	>= 3.1.0, < 3.1.10
Netsweeper	Netsweeper	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.9
Netsweeper	Netsweeper	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.2

References

https://helpdesk.netsweeper.com/docs/3.1/release_notes/netsweeper_releasenotes/3_1_10_0_release_notes/3.1.10_release_notes.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpdesk.netsweeper.com/docs/4.0/release_notes/netsweeper_releasenotes/4_0_9_release_notes/4.0.9_release_notes.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpdesk.netsweeper.com/docs/4.1/release_notes/netsweeper_releasenotes/4_1_release_notes/4_1_2_release_notes/4.1.2_release_notes.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37928/Exploit
https://helpdesk.netsweeper.com/docs/3.1/release_notes/netsweeper_releasenotes/3_1_10_0_release_notes/3.1.10_release_notes.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpdesk.netsweeper.com/docs/4.0/release_notes/netsweeper_releasenotes/4_0_9_release_notes/4.0.9_release_notes.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpdesk.netsweeper.com/docs/4.1/release_notes/netsweeper_releasenotes/4_1_release_notes/4_1_2_release_notes/4.1.2_release_notes.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37928/Exploit

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9605?

How severe is CVE-2014-9605?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9605 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9605?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST