How severe is CVE-2014-0841?

CVE-2014-0841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2014-0841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0841?

CVE-2014-0841 primarily affects Ibm Rational Focal Point. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0841?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0841 published?

CVE-2014-0841 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0841

CVE-2014-0841 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Focal Point with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Rational Focal Point
Published: 2018-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0841?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-0841?: CVE-2014-0841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2014-0841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0841?: CVE-2014-0841 primarily affects Ibm Rational Focal Point. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0841?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0841 published?: CVE-2014-0841 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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