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10.0

Datum Systems SnIP devices use default admin password

CVE-2014-2951 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The SnIP software on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 units comes with the admin account pre‑set to the password “admin.” This makes it possible for someone on the network to log in as an administrator without permission. Change the default password immediately and restrict remote access to the device.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
datumsystems snip All versions
cpe:2.3:o:datumsystems:snip:-:*:*:*:*:*:psm-4500:*
Original advisory text
Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices has a hardcoded password of admin for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.
Datum Systems SnIP on PSM-500 and PSM-4500 devices has a hardcoded password of admin for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published14 Jul 2014
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-2951 · NVD
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