Is CVE-2014-8511 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2014-8511 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2014-8511 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-8511 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8511?

CVE-2014-8511 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2014-8511

CWE-119Published: December 27, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in Atx45.ocx in Schneider Electric ProClima before 6.1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8512. NOTE: this may be clarified later based on details provided by researchers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-8511 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.