CVE-2014-0750: ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\%2fscada_cimplicity Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2014-0750 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\%2fscada_cimplicity. EPSS estimates a 69.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 25-01-2014
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 22-08-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in gefebt.exe in the WebView CimWeb components in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY through 8.2 SIM 24, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, aka ZDI-CAN-1622.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.