Is CVE-2014-9186 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2014-9186 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2014-9186 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-9186 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-9186?

CVE-2014-9186 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2014-9186

CWE-98Published: April 8, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A file inclusion vulnerability exists in the confd.exe module in Honeywell Experion PKS R40x before R400.6, R41x before R410.6, and R43x before R430.2, which could lead to accepting an arbitrary file into the function, and potential information disclosure or remote code execution. Honeywell strongly encourages and recommends all customers running unsupported versions of EKPS prior to R400 to upgrade to a supported version.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-9186 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.