How severe is CVE-2014-0887?

CVE-2014-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0887?

CVE-2014-0887 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0887 published?

CVE-2014-0887 was published on 2014-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0887

CVE-2014-0887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security
Published: 2014-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Admin Web UI in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.8.x before 2.8.1-22905 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0887?: The Admin Web UI in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.8.x before 2.8.1-22905 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-0887?: CVE-2014-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0887?: CVE-2014-0887 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0887 published?: CVE-2014-0887 was published on 2014-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_protector_for_mail_security:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_protector_for_mail_security:2.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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