CVE-2014-2950: Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices does not require authentication for FTP sessions, which all

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HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2014-2950 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting snip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices does not require authentication for FTP sessions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via RETR commands.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: datumsystems

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-07-14 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datumsystems snip MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2950?

snip: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2950 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2950 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2950 affect?

CVE-2014-2950 affects snip. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices does not require authentication for FTP sessions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via RETR commands.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2950?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-2951 HIGH 10.0 MITIGATE Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices has a hardcoded password of admin for the admin account, wh

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