CVE-2014-2354 (GCVE-0-2014-2354)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2014-05-30 23:00 – Updated: 2025-10-03 16:34
VLAI
Title
Cogent DataHub Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort
Summary
Cogent DataHub before 7.3.5 does not use a salt during password hashing, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
Assigner
icscert CNA under the icscert root
CNA scorecard B 75/100 over 343 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Cogent DataHub Affected: 0 , < 7.3.5 (custom)
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Date Public
2014-05-29 06:00
Credits
Alain Homewood
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