PatchTheCVECVE-2017-14728: An authentication bypass was found in an unknown area of the SiteOmat source code
CVE-2017-14728 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting siteomat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authentication bypass was found in an unknown area of the SiteOmat source code. All SiteOmat BOS versions are affected, prior to the submission of this exploit. Also, the SiteOmat does not force administrators to switch passwords, leaving SSH and HTTP remote authentication open to public.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.4% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-798 |
| Published | 2019-06-03 |
| 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-2017-14728?
siteomat: upgrade to 6.4.414.084. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-14728 being exploited?
CVE-2017-14728 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-2017-14728 affect?
CVE-2017-14728 affects siteomat. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An authentication bypass was found in an unknown area of the SiteOmat source code. All SiteOmat BOS versions are affected, prior to the submission of this exploit. Also, the SiteOmat does not force administrators to switch passwords, leavin
How urgent is CVE-2017-14728?
Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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