CVE-2014-8656: The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOS

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-8656 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting firmware, cg6640e wireless gateway, ch664oe wireless gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to certain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.9% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2014-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: compal broadband networks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-06 15:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

compal broadband networks firmware DOWNGRADE

Affected: ch6640-3.5.11.7-nosh

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before ch6640-3.5.11.7-nosh

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before ch6640-3.5.11.7-nosh (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison firmware sudo apt install firmware=<VERSION_BEFORE_ch6640-3.5.11.7-nosh> sudo apt-mark hold firmware

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

dnf --showduplicates list firmware sudo dnf downgrade firmware-<VERSION_BEFORE_ch6640-3.5.11.7-nosh> sudo dnf versionlock add firmware

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.

compal broadband networks cg6640e wireless gateway MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

compal broadband networks ch664oe wireless gateway MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: CBN CH6640E/CG6640E Wireless Gateway Series - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2014-8656?

firmware: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; cg6640e wireless gateway: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; ch664oe wireless gateway: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8656 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8656 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-2014-8656 affect?

CVE-2014-8656 affects firmware, cg6640e wireless gateway, ch664oe wireless gateway. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The Compal Broadband Networks (CBN) CH6640E and CG6640E Wireless Gateway 1.0 with firmware CH6640-3.5.11.7-NOSH have a default password of (1) admin for the admin account and (2) compalbn for the root account, which makes it easier for remo

How urgent is CVE-2014-8656?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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