PatchTheCVECVE-2017-14262: On Samsung NVR devices, remote attackers can read the MD5 password hash of the 'admin' account via certain szU
CVE-2017-14262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting srn 1670d firmware, srn 1000 firmware, srn 472s firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
On Samsung NVR devices, remote attackers can read the MD5 password hash of the 'admin' account via certain szUserName JSON data to cgi-bin/main-cgi, and login to the device with that hash in the szUserPasswd parameter.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.4% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-326 |
| Published | 2017-09-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-14262?
srn 1670d firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; srn 1000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; srn 472s firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-14262 being exploited?
CVE-2017-14262 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-2017-14262 affect?
CVE-2017-14262 affects srn 1670d firmware, srn 1000 firmware, srn 472s firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). On Samsung NVR devices, remote attackers can read the MD5 password hash of the 'admin' account via certain szUserName JSON data to cgi-bin/main-cgi, and login to the device with that hash in the szUserPasswd parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2017-14262?
Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action