How severe is CVE-2014-5413?

CVE-2014-5413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5413 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5413?

CVE-2014-5413 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-2014-5413?

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

When was CVE-2014-5413 published?

CVE-2014-5413 was published on 2014-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5413

CVE-2014-5413 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
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 uses the MD5 algorithm for an X.509 certificate, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof servers via a cryptographic attack against this algorithm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5413?: Schneider Electric StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2010 R3 through 2014 R1 uses the MD5 algorithm for an X.509 certificate, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof servers via a cryptographic attack against this algorithm.
How severe is CVE-2014-5413?: CVE-2014-5413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5413 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5413?: CVE-2014-5413 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-2014-5413?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5413 published?: CVE-2014-5413 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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