How severe is CVE-2014-0897?

CVE-2014-0897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-0897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0897?

CVE-2014-0897 primarily affects Ibm Flex System Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0897?

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

When was CVE-2014-0897 published?

CVE-2014-0897 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0897

CVE-2014-0897 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Flex System Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Flex System Manager
Published: 2014-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Configuration Patterns component in IBM Flex System Manager (FSM) 1.2.0.x, 1.2.1.x, 1.3.0.x, and 1.3.1.x uses a weak algorithm in an encryption step during Chassis Management Module (CMM) account creation, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0897?: The Configuration Patterns component in IBM Flex System Manager (FSM) 1.2.0.x, 1.2.1.x, 1.3.0.x, and 1.3.1.x uses a weak algorithm in an encryption step during Chassis Management Module (CMM) account creation, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-0897?: CVE-2014-0897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-0897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0897?: CVE-2014-0897 primarily affects Ibm Flex System Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0897 published?: CVE-2014-0897 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flex_system_manager:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flex_system_manager:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flex_system_manager:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flex_system_manager:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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