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CVE-2014-5408: Nordex NC2 Cross-site Scripting

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.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysis

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects the web login for Nordex Control 2 wind farm SCADA devices. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through the username field. For executives, the concern is not just a website bug: the affected interface belongs to operational technology supporting wind farm control environments. Exposure is most likely where Nordex Control 2 Wind Farm Portal login interfaces for version 15 or earlier are reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not prove broad internet exposure or list exact deployment counts. Treat this as high priority for any affected wind farm control environment, especially if the portal is remotely accessible. Prioritize exposure reduction and vendor-guided remediation before routine IT web issues. Mitigation focus: Check current Nordex and CISA guidance for supported remediation details.; Identify and prioritize NC2 version 15 or earlier deployments.; Restrict Wind Farm Portal access to trusted management networks only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 2.0HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P106.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

7.5High
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2014-5408Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone
Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
NordexNordex Control 2 (NC2) SCADA0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.