Is CVE-2014-0780 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-0780 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-0780 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2014-0780 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0780?

CVE-2014-0780 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2014-0780

Published: April 15, 2022

EPSS:89.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official Description

InduSoft Web Studio NTWebServer contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, allowing for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

InduSoft Web Studio NTWebServer Directory Traversal Vulnerability

InduSoft Web Studio NTWebServer contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, allowing for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-04-15Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-06

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in InduSoft Web Studio's NTWebServer allows attackers to read sensitive administrative passwords due to a directory traversal flaw. This can lead to remote code execution on the affected system. The high EPSS score of 0.89247 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms it has been actively exploited.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. Attackers can remotely exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access.

Recommended Action

Review and apply any available patches or updates for InduSoft Web Studio to address this directory traversal vulnerability. Ensure proper access controls are in place for web server directories.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-0780 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2014-0780 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.