CVE-2014-4620: The EMC NetWorker Module for MEDITECH (aka NMMEDI) 3.0 build 87 through 90, when EMC RecoverPoint and Plink ar

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-4620 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting meditech, networker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The EMC NetWorker Module for MEDITECH (aka NMMEDI) 3.0 build 87 through 90, when EMC RecoverPoint and Plink are used, stores cleartext RecoverPoint Appliance credentials in nsrmedisv.raw log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: emc · meditech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-25 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meditech meditech DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 87 · 3.0 90

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy meditech || rpm -q meditech || meditech --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison meditech sudo apt install meditech=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold meditech

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list meditech sudo dnf downgrade meditech-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add meditech

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

emc networker MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy networker || rpm -q networker || networker --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2014-4620?

meditech: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; networker: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4620 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4620 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-2014-4620 affect?

CVE-2014-4620 affects meditech, networker. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The EMC NetWorker Module for MEDITECH (aka NMMEDI) 3.0 build 87 through 90, when EMC RecoverPoint and Plink are used, stores cleartext RecoverPoint Appliance credentials in nsrmedisv.raw log files, which allows local users to obtain sensiti

How urgent is CVE-2014-4620?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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