CVE-2014-7251 XML external entity in n/a

Low 3.2 Published 6 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit an XXE flaw in the WebHMI server to read arbitrary files or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-7251?

CVE-2014-7251 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Dec 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the WebHMI server in Yokogawa Electric Corporation FAST/TOOLS before R9.05-SP2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU or network traffic consumption) or read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7251?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yokogawa Fast\/Tools.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7251?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-7251 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7251 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mq4j-vx6c-wx9j.