CVE-2018-14943

Name: CVE-2018-14943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-05T18:29:00.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14943 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Harmonic NSG 9000 devices have a default password of nsgadmin for the admin account, a default password of nsgguest for the guest account, and a default password of nsgconfig for the config account.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Harmonic NSG 9000 devices have a default password of nsgadmin for the admin account, a default password of nsgguest for the guest account, and a default password of nsgconfig for the config account.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Harmonicinc	Nsg 9000 Firmware	All versions

References

https://github.com/pudding2/NSG9000/blob/master/exp.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pudding2/NSG9000/blob/master/exp.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14943?

Harmonic NSG 9000 devices have a default password of nsgadmin for the admin account, a default password of nsgguest for the guest account, and a default password of nsgconfig for the config account.

How severe is CVE-2018-14943?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14943 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14943?

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-2018-14943?

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Source: NVD / NIST