How severe is CVE-2014-0906?

CVE-2014-0906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0906?

CVE-2014-0906 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0906?

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

When was CVE-2014-0906 published?

CVE-2014-0906 was published on 2014-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0906

CVE-2014-0906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sametime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Sametime
Published: 2014-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not check whether a session cookie is current, which allows remote attackers to conduct user-search actions by leveraging possession of a (1) expired or (2) invalidated cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0906?: The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not check whether a session cookie is current, which allows remote attackers to conduct user-search actions by leveraging possession of a (1) expired or (2) invalidated cookie.
How severe is CVE-2014-0906?: CVE-2014-0906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0906?: CVE-2014-0906 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0906 published?: CVE-2014-0906 was published on 2014-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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