How severe is CVE-2014-9113?

CVE-2014-9113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9113?

CVE-2014-9113 affects Cchgroup Prosystem Fx Engagement. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9113?

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-2014-9113 published?

CVE-2014-9113 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9113

CVE-2014-9113 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cchgroup Prosystem Fx Engagement with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cchgroup Prosystem Fx Engagement
Published: 2014-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CCH Wolters Kluwer ProSystem fx Engagement (aka PFX Engagement) 7.1 and earlier uses weak permissions (Authenticated Users: Modify and Write) for the (1) Pfx.Engagement.WcfServices, (2) PFXEngDesktopService, (3) PFXSYNPFTService, and (4) P2EWinService service files in PFX Engagement\, which allows local users to obtain LocalSystem privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9113?: CCH Wolters Kluwer ProSystem fx Engagement (aka PFX Engagement) 7.1 and earlier uses weak permissions (Authenticated Users: Modify and Write) for the (1) Pfx.Engagement.WcfServices, (2) PFXEngDesktopService, (3) PFXSYNPFTService, and (4) P2EWinService service files in PFX Engagement\, which allows local users to obtain LocalSystem privileges via a Trojan horse file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9113?: CVE-2014-9113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9113?: CVE-2014-9113 affects Cchgroup Prosystem Fx Engagement. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9113?: 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-2014-9113 published?: CVE-2014-9113 was published on 2014-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cchgroup:prosystem_fx_engagement:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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