CVE-2014-9618
CriticalPublic exploitThe Client Filter Admin portal in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and subsequently create arbitrary profiles via a showdeny action to the default URL.
Published Sep 19, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-9618 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Netsweeper.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Netsweeper 3.1.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Client Filter Admin portal in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and subsequently create arbitrary profiles via a showdeny action to the default URL.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NetsweeperNetsweeper | 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 4.0.6, 4.0.7 | 3.1.9 |
Patched Releases
Netsweeper
3.1.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 19, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Client Filter Admin portal in Netsweeper before 3.1.10, 4.0.x before 4.0.9, and 4.1.x before 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and subsequently create arbitrary profiles via a showdeny action to the default URL.
Affected: Netsweeper versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 4.0.6, 4.0.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Netsweeper 3.1.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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