How severe is CVE-2014-0842?

CVE-2014-0842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0842?

CVE-2014-0842 primarily affects Ibm Rational Focal Point. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0842?

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

When was CVE-2014-0842 published?

CVE-2014-0842 was published on 2014-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0842

CVE-2014-0842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Focal Point with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Rational Focal Point
Published: 2014-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The account-creation functionality in IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.x and 6.5.x before 6.5.2.3 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1 places the new user's default password within the creation page, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0842?: The account-creation functionality in IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.x and 6.5.x before 6.5.2.3 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1 places the new user's default password within the creation page, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source code.
How severe is CVE-2014-0842?: CVE-2014-0842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0842?: CVE-2014-0842 primarily affects Ibm Rational Focal Point. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0842 published?: CVE-2014-0842 was published on 2014-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_focal_point:6.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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