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CVE-2014-5428

10.0 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in unspecified web services in Johnson Controls Metasys 4.1 through 6.5, as used in Application and Data Server (ADS), Extended Application and Data Server (a…

Published Mar 29, 2015johnsoncontrolsEPSS 3.87%

Overview

CVE-2014-5428 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting johnsoncontrols metsys. It was published on March 29, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in unspecified web services in Johnson Controls Metasys 4.1 through 6.5, as used in Application and Data Server (ADS), Extended Application and Data Server (aka ADX), LonWorks Control Server 85 LCS8520, Network Automation Engine (NAE) 55xx-x, Network Integration Engine (NIE) 5xxx-x, and NxE8500, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a shell script.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from johnsoncontrols. Update metsys 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

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References

Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-350-02Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-350-02

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5428?

CVE-2014-5428 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting johnsoncontrols metsys. It was published on March 29, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5428?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2014-5428?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from johnsoncontrols. Update metsys 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-5428?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-5428 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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