How severe is CVE-2014-0780?

CVE-2014-0780 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-0780 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-0780 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-04-15, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0780?

CVE-2014-0780 primarily affects Indusoft Web Studio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0780?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2014-0780 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2014-0780 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2014-0811. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-04-15).

When was CVE-2014-0780 published?

CVE-2014-0780 was published on 2014-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0780

CVE-2014-0780 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Indusoft Web Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-04-15). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-04-15)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2014-0811
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-04-15)
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Indusoft Web Studio
Published: 2014-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0780?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-0780?: CVE-2014-0780 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-0780 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2014-0780 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-04-15, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0780?: CVE-2014-0780 primarily affects Indusoft Web Studio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0780?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2014-0780 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2014-0780 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2014-0811. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-04-15).
When was CVE-2014-0780 published?: CVE-2014-0780 was published on 2014-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:indusoft:web_studio:7.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:indusoft:web_studio:7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:indusoft:web_studio:7.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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