CVE-2017-14013: A Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller

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MEDIUM 5.6REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-14013 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting multiflex m10a controller firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface. The log out function in the application removes the user's session only on the client side. This may allow an attacker to bypass protection mechanisms, gain privileges, or assume the identity of an authenticated user.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-602, CWE-669
Published	2017-10-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: prominent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-17 22:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prominent multiflex m10a controller firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

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.

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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-2017-14013?

multiflex m10a controller firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14013 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14013 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-2017-14013 affect?

CVE-2017-14013 affects multiflex m10a controller firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). A Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface. The log out function in the application removes the user's session only on the client side. This may allow an attac

How urgent is CVE-2017-14013?

Priority 40/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-14011 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE A Cross-Site Request Forgery issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface
CVE-2017-14009 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE An Information Exposure issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface
CVE-2017-14007 MEDIUM 5.6 MITIGATE An Insufficient Session Expiration issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface
CVE-2017-14005 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE An Unverified Password Change issue was discovered in ProMinent MultiFLEX M10a Controller web interface

References

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