How severe is CVE-2014-5436?

CVE-2014-5436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-5436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5436?

CVE-2014-5436 affects Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5436?

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-2014-5436 published?

CVE-2014-5436 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5436

CVE-2014-5436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System
Published: 2019-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the confd.exe module in Honeywell Experion PKS R40x before R400.6, R41x before R410.6, and R43x before R430.2, which could lead to possible information disclosure. Honeywell strongly encourages and recommends all customers running unsupported versions of EKPS prior to R400 to upgrade to a supported version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5436?: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the confd.exe module in Honeywell Experion PKS R40x before R400.6, R41x before R410.6, and R43x before R430.2, which could lead to possible information disclosure. Honeywell strongly encourages and recommends all customers running unsupported versions of EKPS prior to R400 to upgrade to a supported version.
How severe is CVE-2014-5436?: CVE-2014-5436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-5436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5436?: CVE-2014-5436 affects Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5436?: 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-2014-5436 published?: CVE-2014-5436 was published on 2019-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-352-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:experion_process_knowledge_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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