How severe is CVE-2014-5414?

CVE-2014-5414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2014-5414 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-2014-5414?

CVE-2014-5414 primarily affects Beckhoff Embedded Pc Images. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5414?

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-2014-5414 published?

CVE-2014-5414 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5414

CVE-2014-5414 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Beckhoff Embedded Pc Images with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Beckhoff Embedded Pc Images
Published: 2016-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5414?: Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-5414?: CVE-2014-5414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2014-5414 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-2014-5414?: CVE-2014-5414 primarily affects Beckhoff Embedded Pc Images. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5414?: 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-2014-5414 published?: CVE-2014-5414 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:beckhoff:embedded_pc_images:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:beckhoff:twincat:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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