How severe is CVE-2014-5397?

CVE-2014-5397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5397?

CVE-2014-5397 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Information Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5397?

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-2014-5397 published?

CVE-2014-5397 was published on 2014-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5397

CVE-2014-5397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Invensys Wonderware Information Server
Published: 2014-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server (WIS) Portal 4.0 SP1 through 5.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5397?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server (WIS) Portal 4.0 SP1 through 5.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-5397?: CVE-2014-5397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5397?: CVE-2014-5397 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Information Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5397?: 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-2014-5397 published?: CVE-2014-5397 was published on 2014-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:4.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:4.0:sp1:*:*:portal:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:4.5:-:portal:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:5.0:-:portal:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:5.5:*:*:*:portal:*:*:*

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