CVE-2014-5398: invensys wonderware_information_server Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 2.1v2.0LowModified
Published 28-08-2014Last modified 31-10-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-5398 is a low (CVSS 2.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in invensys wonderware_information_server. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
2.1/10
010
Low · v2.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.56%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-08-2014PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 31-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server (WIS) Portal 4.0 SP1 through 5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionLow 2.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST2.1LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
46%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.56% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.56%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Invensys1 product
- wonderware_information_server4.0:sp1 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5
Schneider electric1 product
- wonderware information server portal4.0 SP1 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5
2 vendors · 2 products
