CVE-2014-2368: advantech advantech_webaccess
CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
Published 19-07-2014Last modified 06-10-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-2368 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in advantech advantech_webaccess. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.71%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-07-2014PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The BrowseFolder method in the bwocxrun ActiveX control in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted call.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSources2 sources · 5.0–7.5
- NVDNIST5.0MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.71% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.71%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-623Unsafe ActiveX Control Marked Safe For ScriptingAn ActiveX control is intended for restricted use, but it has been marked as safe-for-scripting.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Advantech2 products
- advantech_webaccess≤ 7.1 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0
- webaccess≤ 7.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-198-02X Refsource MISCX TransferredThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource