How severe is CVE-2014-0769?

CVE-2014-0769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-0769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0769?

CVE-2014-0769 primarily affects Softmotion3d Softmotion. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0769?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0769 published?

CVE-2014-0769 was published on 2014-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0769

CVE-2014-0769 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Softmotion3d Softmotion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Softmotion3d Softmotion
Published: 2014-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Festo CECX-X-C1 Modular Master Controller with CoDeSys and CECX-X-M1 Modular Controller with CoDeSys and SoftMotion do not require authentication for connections to certain TCP ports, which allows remote attackers to (1) modify the configuration via a request to the debug service on port 4000 or (2) delete log entries via a request to the log service on port 4001.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0769?: The Festo CECX-X-C1 Modular Master Controller with CoDeSys and CECX-X-M1 Modular Controller with CoDeSys and SoftMotion do not require authentication for connections to certain TCP ports, which allows remote attackers to (1) modify the configuration via a request to the debug service on port 4000 or (2) delete log entries via a request to the log service on port 4001.
How severe is CVE-2014-0769?: CVE-2014-0769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-0769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0769?: CVE-2014-0769 primarily affects Softmotion3d Softmotion. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0769 published?: CVE-2014-0769 was published on 2014-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:softmotion3d:softmotion:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:festo:cecx-x-m1_modular_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:3s-software:codesys_runtime_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:festo:cecx-x-c1_modular_master_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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