CVE-2014-5414

Name: CVE-2014-5414
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T10:59:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 4.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5414 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.80%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Beckhoff	Embedded Pc Images	All versions
Beckhoff	Twincat	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5414?

How severe is CVE-2014-5414?

CVE-2014-5414 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5414?

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Source: NVD / NIST