CVE-2014-5414 CRITICAL

CVE-2014-5414: Beckhoff Embedded PC Images and TwinCAT Components Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Vendor Beckhoff
Product Embedded PC Images
Weakness CWE-307 · Brute force
Published October 5, 2016
Last update November 4, 2025
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CVSS base score

9.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 5, 2016 CVE published
November 4, 2025 Record updated