How severe is CVE-2014-5424?

CVE-2014-5424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-5424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5424?

CVE-2014-5424 affects Rockwellautomation Connected Components Workbench. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5424?

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-2014-5424 published?

CVE-2014-5424 was published on 2014-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5424

CVE-2014-5424 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Connected Components Workbench with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Connected Components Workbench
Published: 2014-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench (CCW) before 7.00.00 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid property value to an ActiveX control that was built with an outdated compiler.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5424?: Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench (CCW) before 7.00.00 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid property value to an ActiveX control that was built with an outdated compiler.
How severe is CVE-2014-5424?: CVE-2014-5424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-5424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5424?: CVE-2014-5424 affects Rockwellautomation Connected Components Workbench. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5424?: 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-2014-5424 published?: CVE-2014-5424 was published on 2014-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-294-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:connected_components_workbench:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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