How severe is CVE-2014-5400?

CVE-2014-5400 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5400 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5400?

CVE-2014-5400 affects Hospira Mednet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5400?

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

When was CVE-2014-5400 published?

CVE-2014-5400 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5400

CVE-2014-5400 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hospira Mednet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-260.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-260
Affected product: Hospira Mednet
Published: 2015-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installation component in Hospira MedNet before 6.1 places cleartext credentials in configuration files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5400?: The installation component in Hospira MedNet before 6.1 places cleartext credentials in configuration files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.
How severe is CVE-2014-5400?: CVE-2014-5400 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5400 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5400?: CVE-2014-5400 affects Hospira Mednet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5400?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5400 published?: CVE-2014-5400 was published on 2015-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hospira:mednet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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