CVE-2014-5415 Beckhoff Embedded PC Images and TwinCAT Components Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to Beckhoff Embedded PCs via exposed services like TELNET and Remote Configuration, requiring an image update.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-5415?
CVE-2014-5415 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Beckhoff Embedded PC Images, published on 5 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5415?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Beckhoff Embedded Pc Images, Beckhoff Twincat.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5415?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5415 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-5415 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5415 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Beckhoff Embedded PC Images
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f3qh-p6vf-frvj.