CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-5408

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2014-5408 is an XSS vulnerability in the login script of the Wind Farm Portal on Nordex Control 2 (NC2) SCADA devices version 15 and earlier. It allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the username parameter.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform XSS attacks, potentially leading to credential theft or session hijacking. This poses a significant threat to the security of the system and user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Nordex Control 2 SCADA devices to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing input validation and sanitization mechanisms in web applications is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login script in the Wind Farm Portal on Nordex Control 2 (NC2) SCADA devices 15 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS