How severe is CVE-2014-5412?

CVE-2014-5412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5412?

CVE-2014-5412 primarily affects Aveva Clearscada. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5412?

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

When was CVE-2014-5412 published?

CVE-2014-5412 was published on 2014-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5412

CVE-2014-5412 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aveva Clearscada with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Aveva Clearscada
Published: 2014-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Schneider Electric StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2010 R3 through 2014 R1 allows remote attackers to read database records by leveraging access to the guest account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5412?: Schneider Electric StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2010 R3 through 2014 R1 allows remote attackers to read database records by leveraging access to the guest account.
How severe is CVE-2014-5412?: CVE-2014-5412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5412?: CVE-2014-5412 primarily affects Aveva Clearscada. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5412?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5412 published?: CVE-2014-5412 was published on 2014-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:scada_expert_clearscada:2013:r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:scada_expert_clearscada:2014:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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