How severe is CVE-2014-2355?

CVE-2014-2355 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2355?

CVE-2014-2355 affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2355?

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

When was CVE-2014-2355 published?

CVE-2014-2355 was published on 2015-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2355

CVE-2014-2355 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity
Published: 2015-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The (1) CimView and (2) CimEdit components in GE Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 8.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted CIMPLICITY screen (aka .CIM) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2355?: The (1) CimView and (2) CimEdit components in GE Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 8.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted CIMPLICITY screen (aka .CIM) file.
How severe is CVE-2014-2355?: CVE-2014-2355 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2355?: CVE-2014-2355 affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2355?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2355 published?: CVE-2014-2355 was published on 2015-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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