CVE-2014-2717: Honeywell FALCON XLWeb Linux controller devices 2.04.01 and earlier and FALCON XLWeb XLWebExe controller de...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Certain Honeywell FALCON XLWeb controller versions reportedly let a remote attacker bypass login and gain administrative access through the password-change function. For organizations using these controllers in building or industrial environments, the main business risk is unauthorized control-plane access to legacy operational equipment. Exposure is most likely in legacy building automation or industrial control environments still running affected FALCON XLWeb controller versions. Internet-facing or broadly reachable management interfaces materially increase risk. Treat as high priority if affected controllers remain deployed, especially where management interfaces are remotely reachable. The age of the CVE increases concern about unsupported legacy assets and missed remediation rather than proving current exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify any FALCON XLWeb controllers and record exact firmware or software versions.; Check Honeywell and CISA/ICS-CERT guidance for supported updates, replacement, or compensating controls.; Restrict controller web management access to trusted administrative networks only..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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