CVE-2014-0750
HighPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in gefebt.exe in the WebView CimWeb components in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY through 8.2 SIM 24, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP…
Published Jan 25, 2014 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0750 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\%2fscada Cimplicity (Ge), Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity (Ge), Intelligent Platforms Proficy Process Systems With Cimplicity (Ge) and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\%2fscada Cimplicity 8.2, Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 8.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
70%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in gefebt.exe in the WebView CimWeb components in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY through 8.2 SIM 24, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, aka ZDI-CAN-1622.
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\%2fscada CimplicityGe | See advisory | 8.2 |
| Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada CimplicityGe | 4.01, 7.5, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2 | n/a |
| Intelligent Platforms Proficy Process Systems With CimplicityGe | >= all versions | n/a |
| Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY | >= 4.01 | 8.2 |
Patched Releases
Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\%2fscada Cimplicity
8.2
Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY
8.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 25, 2014
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttp://support.ge-ip.com/support/index?page=kbchannel&id=KB15939
- exploitMSF ge_proficy_cimplicity_gefebt.rb
- exploitExploitDB-31987
- otherhttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-023-01
- otherhttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-14-023-01
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in gefebt.exe in the WebView CimWeb components in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY through 8.2 SIM 24, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, aka ZDI-CAN-1622.
Affected: Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\%2fscada Cimplicity (Ge); Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity (Ge) versions 4.01, 7.5, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2; Intelligent Platforms Proficy Process Systems With Cimplicity (Ge) versions >= all versions, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\%2fscada Cimplicity 8.2, Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 8.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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