How severe is CVE-2014-0751?

CVE-2014-0751 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0751 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0751?

CVE-2014-0751 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi%2fscada Cimplicity. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0751?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0751 published?

CVE-2014-0751 was published on 2014-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0751

CVE-2014-0751 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi%2fscada Cimplicity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi%2fscada Cimplicity
Published: 2014-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The CIMPLICITY Web-based access component, CimWebServer, does not check the location of shell files being loaded into the system. By modifying the source location, an attacker could send shell code to the CimWebServer which would deploy the nefarious files as part of any SCADA project. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0751?: The CIMPLICITY Web-based access component, CimWebServer, does not check the location of shell files being loaded into the system. By modifying the source location, an attacker could send shell code to the CimWebServer which would deploy the nefarious files as part of any SCADA project. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2014-0751?: CVE-2014-0751 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0751 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0751?: CVE-2014-0751 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi%2fscada Cimplicity. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0751?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0751 published?: CVE-2014-0751 was published on 2014-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\%2fscada_cimplicity:*:sim24:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_process_systems_with_cimplicity:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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