How severe is CVE-2014-5401?

CVE-2014-5401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-5401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5401?

CVE-2014-5401 affects Hospira Mednet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5401?

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

When was CVE-2014-5401 published?

CVE-2014-5401 was published on 2019-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5401

CVE-2014-5401 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hospira Mednet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Hospira Mednet
Published: 2019-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hospira MedNet software version 5.8 and prior uses vulnerable versions of the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform software that may allow unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the target system. Hospira has developed a new version of the MedNet software, MedNet 6.1. Existing versions of MedNet can be upgraded to MedNet 6.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5401?: Hospira MedNet software version 5.8 and prior uses vulnerable versions of the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform software that may allow unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the target system. Hospira has developed a new version of the MedNet software, MedNet 6.1. Existing versions of MedNet can be upgraded to MedNet 6.1.
How severe is CVE-2014-5401?: CVE-2014-5401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-5401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5401?: CVE-2014-5401 affects Hospira Mednet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-5401 published?: CVE-2014-5401 was published on 2019-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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