VDB-92428 · CVE-2014-5415 · BID 93349

Beckhoff Embedded PC/ADS TwinCAT prior 2014-10-22 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Beckhoff Embedded PC and ADS TwinCAT. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-5415. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Beckhoff Embedded PC and ADS TwinCAT. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was presented 10/05/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ics-cert.us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-5415 since 08/22/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 2014-10-22 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93349†). See VDB-92427 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Embedded PC/ADS TwinCAT 2014-10-22

Timelineinfo

08/22/2014 🔍
10/04/2016 +774 days 🔍
10/05/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/05/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/05/2025 +3317 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ics-cert.us-cert.gov
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-5415 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5415
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92428
SecurityFocus: 93349 - Multiple Beckhoff Products Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2016 09:31
Updated: 11/05/2025 02:00
Changes: 10/06/2016 09:31 (48), 05/03/2019 07:43 (12), 11/05/2025 02:00 (28)
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