7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-5436: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Apr 08 2019(Updated: )

A directory traversal 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 possible information disclosure. Honeywell strongly encourages and recommends all customers running unsupported versions of EKPS prior to R400 to upgrade to a supported version.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System>=r400<r400.6
Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System>=r410<r410.6
Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System>=r430<r430.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-5436?

    CVE-2014-5436 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-5436?

    To fix CVE-2014-5436, users should upgrade to the patched versions of Honeywell Experion PKS: R400.6, R410.6, or R430.2.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5436?

    CVE-2014-5436 is identified as a directory traversal vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-5436 have?

    CVE-2014-5436 may lead to possible information disclosure due to unauthorized file access.

  • Which versions of Honeywell Experion PKS are affected by CVE-2014-5436?

    CVE-2014-5436 affects Honeywell Experion PKS versions R400, R410, and R430 prior to their respective patched versions.

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