HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-5428
CRITICAL

CVE-2014-5428

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 29, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-5428 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

johnsoncontrols12 product(s)
metsysapplication and data serverextended application and data serverlonworks control server lcs8520network automation engine 5510-2network automation engine 5510-2unetwork automation engine 5511-2network automation engine 5520-2network automation engine 5521-2network integration engine 5510-2network integration engine 5511-2nxe8500
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-350-02
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-350-02

All References (2)

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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-350-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-350-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-5428
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 29, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-5428 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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