CVE-2014-0780
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in NTWebServer in InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 before SP2 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified web requests.
Published Apr 25, 2014 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0780 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Web Studio (Indusoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 12, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
75%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in NTWebServer in InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 before SP2 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified web requests.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 15, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 12, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 15, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 15, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Web StudioIndusoft | 7.1, 7.1-sp1, 7.1-sp2, >= 7.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 25, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 12, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 15, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 15, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 15, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisory67056
- patchhttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-107-02
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in NTWebServer in InduSoft Web Studio 7.1 before SP2 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified web requests.
Affected: Web Studio (Indusoft) versions 7.1, 7.1-sp1, 7.1-sp2, >= 7.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 12, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Apr 15, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 6, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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