CVE-2014-9222
CriticalExploitedAllegroSoft RomPager 4.34 and earlier, as used in Huawei Home Gateway products and other vendors and products, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted cookie that triggers memory corruption, aka the "Misfortune Cookie" vulnerability.
Published Dec 24, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-9222 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Rompager (Allegrosoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 11, 2017. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Rompager 4.07.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
AllegroSoft RomPager 4.34 and earlier, as used in Huawei Home Gateway products and other vendors and products, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted cookie that triggers memory corruption, aka the "Misfortune Cookie" vulnerability.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 11, 2017 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RompagerAllegrosoft | See advisory | 4.07 |
Patched Releases
Rompager
4.07
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 24, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 11, 2017
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-17
References
- advisoryhttp://mis.fortunecook.ie/
- advisory20141219 The Misfortune Cookie Vulnerability
- advisoryhttps://www.allegrosoft.com/allegro-software-urges-manufacturers-to-maintain-firmware-for-highest-level-of-embedded-device-security/news-press.html
- advisoryhttp://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-407666.htm
- advisoryVU#561444
FAQ
Common Questions.
AllegroSoft RomPager 4.34 and earlier, as used in Huawei Home Gateway products and other vendors and products, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted cookie that triggers memory corruption, aka the "Misfortune Cookie" vulnerability.
Affected: Rompager (Allegrosoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 11, 2017.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Rompager 4.07.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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