How severe is CVE-2014-5398?

CVE-2014-5398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-5398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5398?

CVE-2014-5398 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-2014-5398?

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

When was CVE-2014-5398 published?

CVE-2014-5398 was published on 2014-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5398

CVE-2014-5398 is a low-severity vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Invensys Wonderware Information Server
Published: 2014-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server (WIS) Portal 4.0 SP1 through 5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5398?: Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server (WIS) Portal 4.0 SP1 through 5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-5398?: CVE-2014-5398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-5398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5398?: CVE-2014-5398 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-2014-5398?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5398 published?: CVE-2014-5398 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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