How severe is CVE-2014-1696?

CVE-2014-1696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1696?

CVE-2014-1696 affects Siemens Simatic Wincc Open Architecture. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1696?

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

When was CVE-2014-1696 published?

CVE-2014-1696 was published on 2014-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1696

CVE-2014-1696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Wincc Open Architecture with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Wincc Open Architecture
Published: 2014-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA before 3.12 P002 January uses a weak hash algorithm for passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1696?: Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA before 3.12 P002 January uses a weak hash algorithm for passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-1696?: CVE-2014-1696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1696?: CVE-2014-1696 affects Siemens Simatic Wincc Open Architecture. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1696 published?: CVE-2014-1696 was published on 2014-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc_open_architecture:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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