CVE-2014-4806 json
The installation process in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.6.0.2 iFix 003, 8.7.x before 8.7.0.1 iFix 003, 8.8.x before 8.8.0.…
published 2014-08-29 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-4725
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 18%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The installation process in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.6.0.2 iFix 003, 8.7.x before 8.7.0.1 iFix 003, 8.8.x before 8.8.0.1 iFix 002, and 9.0.x before 9.0.0.1 iFix 001 on Linux places a cleartext password in a temporary file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Patch / fix
- ibm security_appscan 8.6.0.2, 8.7.0.1, 8.8.0.1, 9.0.0.1
Exploit prediction
0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-522 Insufficiently Protected Credentials
References
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/95354
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/69435
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682642
broken-link
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4806
- NVD CVE-2014-4806
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