CVE-2017-14004: GE GEMNet License server (EchoServer) all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-code

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-14004 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gemnet license server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GE GEMNet License server (EchoServer) all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287, CWE-798
Published	2018-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: ge

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-20 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gemnet-license-server || rpm -q gemnet-license-server || gemnet-license-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-14004?

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

Is CVE-2017-14004 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14004 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-2017-14004 affect?

CVE-2017-14004 affects gemnet license server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). GE GEMNet License server (EchoServer) all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access

How urgent is CVE-2017-14004?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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