LOW
CVE-2014-7251
CWE-20Published: December 6, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.2
CVSS v3.1
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-7251 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
yokogawa1 product(s)
fast\/tools
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.yokogawa.com/dcs/security/ysar/YSAR-14-0004E.pdfVendor Advisory
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http://www.yokogawa.com/dcs/security/ysar/YSAR-14-0004E.pdfVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-7251
CVSS Score3.2 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 6, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-7251 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.