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CVE-2014-5414

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Published: Oct 5, 2016Modified: May 6, 2026

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9.1
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD

Description

Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Affected (2)

Beckhoff
2 products
Embedded Pc Images
Twincat
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Embedded Pc Images
All versions
Twincat
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-254
CWE-254
CWE-307
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.

References (8)

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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