CVE-2014-0841 json
IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, and 6.6.0 use a weak algorithm to hash passwords, which makes it easier for context-de…
published 2018-04-27 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-0871
- cvss
- 5.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 13%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, and 6.6.0 use a weak algorithm to hash passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext values via a brute-force attack. IBM X-Force ID: 90704.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-326 Inadequate Encryption Strength
References
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ibm.com
/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-weak-password-hash-vulnerability-in-rational-focalpoint-cve-2014-0841/
patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/90704
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-0841
- NVD CVE-2014-0841
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