How severe is CVE-2014-5208?

CVE-2014-5208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5208?

CVE-2014-5208 primarily affects Yokogawa Exaopc. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5208?

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

When was CVE-2014-5208 published?

CVE-2014-5208 was published on 2014-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5208

CVE-2014-5208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yokogawa Exaopc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Yokogawa Exaopc
Published: 2014-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BKBCopyD.exe in the Batch Management Packages in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 through R3.09.50 and CENTUM VP through R4.03.00 and R5.x through R5.04.00, and Exaopc through R3.72.10, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a RETR operation, write to arbitrary files via a STOR operation, or obtain sensitive database-location information via a PMODE operation, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0784.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5208?: BKBCopyD.exe in the Batch Management Packages in Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 through R3.09.50 and CENTUM VP through R4.03.00 and R5.x through R5.04.00, and Exaopc through R3.72.10, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a RETR operation, write to arbitrary files via a STOR operation, or obtain sensitive database-location information via a PMODE operation, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0784.
How severe is CVE-2014-5208?: CVE-2014-5208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5208?: CVE-2014-5208 primarily affects Yokogawa Exaopc. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-5208 published?: CVE-2014-5208 was published on 2014-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:exaopc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.08.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.08.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_cs_3000:r3.09.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp:r5.01.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp:r5.01.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp:r5.02.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:centum_vp:r5.03.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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