CVE-2014-5427
CVE-2014-5427 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Johnsoncontrols Metsys with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Johnsoncontrols Metsys
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Johnson Controls Metasys 4.1 through 6.5, as used in Application and Data Server (ADS), Extended Application and Data Server (aka ADX), LonWorks Control Server 85 LCS8520, Network Automation Engine (NAE) 55xx-x, Network Integration Engine (NIE) 5xxx-x, and NxE8500, allows remote attackers to read password hashes via a POST request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5427?
- Johnson Controls Metasys 4.1 through 6.5, as used in Application and Data Server (ADS), Extended Application and Data Server (aka ADX), LonWorks Control Server 85 LCS8520, Network Automation Engine (NAE) 55xx-x, Network Integration Engine (NIE) 5xxx-x, and NxE8500, allows remote attackers to read password hashes via a POST request.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5427?
- CVE-2014-5427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5427 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5427?
- CVE-2014-5427 primarily affects Johnsoncontrols Metsys. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5427?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-5427 published?
- CVE-2014-5427 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metsys:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metsys:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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