CVE-2014-0780

Name: CVE-2014-0780
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-25T05:12:07.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 74.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0780 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in NTWebServer in InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 before SP2 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified web requests.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 74.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in NTWebServer in InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 before SP2 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified web requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

74.55%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 6, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Indusoft	Web Studio	7.1

References

http://download.indusoft.com/71.2.4/IWS71.2.4.zipBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67056Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-14-107-02US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42699/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-107-02Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67056Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42699/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-0780US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0780?

How severe is CVE-2014-0780?

CVE-2014-0780 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 74.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0780?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST