How severe is CVE-2014-5430?

CVE-2014-5430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5430 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5430?

CVE-2014-5430 primarily affects Abb Robotstudio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5430?

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

When was CVE-2014-5430 published?

CVE-2014-5430 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5430

CVE-2014-5430 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abb Robotstudio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Abb Robotstudio
Published: 2014-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in ABB RobotStudio 5.6x before 5.61.02 and Test Signal Viewer 1.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL that is accessed as a result of incorrect DLL configuration by an optional installation program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5430?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in ABB RobotStudio 5.6x before 5.61.02 and Test Signal Viewer 1.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL that is accessed as a result of incorrect DLL configuration by an optional installation program.
How severe is CVE-2014-5430?: CVE-2014-5430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5430 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5430?: CVE-2014-5430 primarily affects Abb Robotstudio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5430?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5430 published?: CVE-2014-5430 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-308-01

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:abb:robotstudio:5.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:robotstudio:5.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:robotstudio:5.61.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:test_signal_viewer:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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