How severe is CVE-2014-5428?

CVE-2014-5428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-5428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5428?

CVE-2014-5428 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-2014-5428?

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-2014-5428 published?

CVE-2014-5428 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5428

CVE-2014-5428 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Johnsoncontrols Metsys with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Johnsoncontrols Metsys
Published: 2015-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in unspecified web services in 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 execute arbitrary code by uploading a shell script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5428?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in unspecified web services in 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 execute arbitrary code by uploading a shell script.
How severe is CVE-2014-5428?: CVE-2014-5428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-5428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5428?: CVE-2014-5428 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-2014-5428?: 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-2014-5428 published?: CVE-2014-5428 was published on 2015-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-350-02

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metsys:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:johnsoncontrols:metsys:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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