CVE-2014-2908Simatic S7 Cpu-1211c XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the integrated web server on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices 2.x and 3.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Published Apr 25, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-2908 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v2) affecting Simatic S7 Cpu-1211c (Siemens), Simatic S7 Cpu 1212c (Siemens), Simatic S7 Cpu 1214c (Siemens) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 25, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% 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.
Scores
CVSS v2
4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jul 25, 2024
3744 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
4
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the integrated web server on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices 2.x and 3.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 25, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Simatic S7 Cpu-1211cSiemens | See advisory | n/a |
| Simatic S7 Cpu 1212cSiemens | See advisory | n/a |
| Simatic S7 Cpu 1214cSiemens | See advisory | n/a |
| Simatic S7 Cpu 1215cSiemens | See advisory | n/a |
| Simatic S7 Cpu 1217cSiemens | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 25, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 25, 2024
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisorysiemens.com · siemens_security_advisory_ssa-892012.pdf
- exploitExploitDB-44687
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the integrated web server on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices 2.x and 3.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Simatic S7 Cpu-1211c (Siemens); Simatic S7 Cpu 1212c (Siemens); Simatic S7 Cpu 1214c (Siemens), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 25, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
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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