CVE-2014-5415: beckhoff embedded_pc_images Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
CVSS: 9.4v2.0HighModified
Published 05-10-2016Last modified 04-11-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-5415 is a high (CVSS 9.4) Exposed Dangerous Method or Function vulnerability in beckhoff embedded_pc_images. EPSS estimates a 4.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.4/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
4.34%
0%100%
Low · +0.10 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-10-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-11-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components might allow remote attackers to obtain access via the (1) Windows CE Remote Configuration Tool, (2) CE Remote Display service, or (3) TELNET service.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsCritical 9.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Critical 9.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
High 9.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
91%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.10 pp
From 4.24% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score4.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-749Exposed Dangerous Method or FunctionThe product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted.
- CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access ControlsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.
Affected systems
Beckhoff3 products
- embedded_pc_images< October 22, 2014 | na
- twincatna
- twincat components featuring automation device specification (ads) communicationAll
1 vendor · 3 products
References
7 links
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-278-02X Refsource MISCX TransferredThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource