How severe is CVE-2014-5408?

CVE-2014-5408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5408?

CVE-2014-5408 affects Nordex Nordex Control 2 Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5408?

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-2014-5408 published?

CVE-2014-5408 was published on 2014-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5408

CVE-2014-5408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nordex Nordex Control 2 Scada 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% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nordex Nordex Control 2 Scada
Published: 2014-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login script in the Wind Farm Portal on Nordex Control 2 (NC2) SCADA devices 15 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5408?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login script in the Wind Farm Portal on Nordex Control 2 (NC2) SCADA devices 15 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-5408?: CVE-2014-5408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5408?: CVE-2014-5408 affects Nordex Nordex Control 2 Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5408?: 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-2014-5408 published?: CVE-2014-5408 was published on 2014-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:nordex:nordex_control_2_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Nordex Nordex Control 2 Scada

CVE-2015-6477 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Wind Farm Portal application in Nordex Control 2 (NC2) SCADA…

All CVEs affecting Nordex Nordex Control 2 Scada →

Other CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)) vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-49410 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imran Emu TC…
CVE-2024-47875 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): DOMPurify is a DOM-only, super-fast, uber-tolerant XSS sanitizer for HTML, MathML and SVG. DOMpurify was vulnerable to…
CVE-2024-6886 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gitea…
CVE-2023-45144 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): com.xwiki.identity-oauth:identity-oauth-ui is a package to aid in building identity and service providers based on…
CVE-2023-45138 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Change Request is an pplication allowing users to request changes on a wiki without publishing the changes directly.…
CVE-2022-4361 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Keycloak, an open-source identity and access management solution, has a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the…

Browse all CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)) vulnerabilities →