CVE-2014-5436

7.5 · HIGH

Published Apr 8, 2019 honeywell CWE-22 EPSS 3.12% (87th pctl) CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2014-5436 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting honeywell experion_process_knowledge_system. It was published on April 8, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the confd.exe module in Honeywell Experion PKS R40x before R400.6, R41x before R410.6, and R43x before R430.2, which could lead to possible information disclosure. Honeywell strongly encourages and recommends all customers running unsupported versions of EKPS prior to R400 to upgrade to a supported version.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from honeywell. Update experion_process_knowledge_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
honeywell	experion_process_knowledge_system	>= r400, < r400.6	Affected

References

Ref ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-352-01 Ref ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-352-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5436?

CVE-2014-5436 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting honeywell experion_process_knowledge_system. It was published on April 8, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5436?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5436?

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