CVE-2014-5396: The web interface in Schrack Technik microControl with firmware before 1.7.0 (937) has a hardcoded password of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-5396?

technik microcontrol firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.7.0; technik microcontrol: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-5396 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-5396 affect?

CVE-2014-5396 affects technik microcontrol firmware, technik microcontrol. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The web interface in Schrack Technik microControl with firmware before 1.7.0 (937) has a hardcoded password of not for the "user" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-5396?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-5396 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting technik microcontrol firmware, technik microcontrol. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The web interface in Schrack Technik microControl with firmware before 1.7.0 (937) has a hardcoded password of not for the "user" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: schrack

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-22 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

schrack technik microcontrol firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

schrack technik microcontrol MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5396?

technik microcontrol firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.7.0; technik microcontrol: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5396 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-5396 affect?

CVE-2014-5396 affects technik microcontrol firmware, technik microcontrol. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The web interface in Schrack Technik microControl with firmware before 1.7.0 (937) has a hardcoded password of not for the "user" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5396?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-8329 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE MITIGATE Schrack Technik microControl with firmware before 1.7.0 (937) stores sensitive information under the web root
CVE-2014-5382 MEDIUM 4.3 MITIGATE MITIGATE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web interface in Schrack Technik microControl with

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