CVE-2014-6617: Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root ac

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-6617 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting fg-100 pb profibus firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2018-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: industrial.softing

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-09 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

industrial.softing fg-100 pb profibus firmware MITIGATE

Affected: fg-x00-pb_v2.02.0.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before fg-x00-pb_v2.02.0.00

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-2014-6617?

fg-100 pb profibus firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-6617 being exploited?

CVE-2014-6617 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-2014-6617 affect?

CVE-2014-6617 affects fg-100 pb profibus firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.

How urgent is CVE-2014-6617?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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