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Is CVE-2014-0780 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 15 Apr 2022

Gociux · InduSoft Web Studio · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2014-0780, InduSoft Web Studio NTWebServer Directory Traversal Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 15 Apr 2022, 2912 days after it was published. It affects InduSoft Web Studio. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 15 Apr 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due6 May 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

InduSoft Web Studio NTWebServer contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read administrative passwords in APP files, allowing for remote code execution.

VendorInduSoft (1 exploited CVE in KEV)
ProductWeb Studio
VulnerabilityInduSoft Web Studio NTWebServer Directory Traversal Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-22
Published25 Apr 2014
Added to KEV15 Apr 2022
Reported by (CNA)icscert

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Web Studio in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited InduSoft CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 25 Apr 2014.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for InduSoft.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2014-0780 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2014-0780 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 15 Apr 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2014-0780 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0780?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check InduSoft's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Web Studio and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in April 2022 · act-now radar.

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