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CVE-2014-5414

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 4.80%

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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

VendorProductVersions
BeckhoffEmbedded Pc ImagesAll versions
BeckhoffTwincatAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5414?
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.
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?
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