How severe is CVE-2014-0908?

CVE-2014-0908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0908?

CVE-2014-0908 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0908?

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

When was CVE-2014-0908 published?

CVE-2014-0908 was published on 2014-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0908

CVE-2014-0908 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Process Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Business Process Manager
Published: 2014-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The User Attribute implementation in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.2, and 8.5.x through 8.5.0.1 does not verify authorization for read or write access to attribute values, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, configure e-mail notifications, or modify task assignments via REST API calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0908?: The User Attribute implementation in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.2, and 8.5.x through 8.5.0.1 does not verify authorization for read or write access to attribute values, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, configure e-mail notifications, or modify task assignments via REST API calls.
How severe is CVE-2014-0908?: CVE-2014-0908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0908?: CVE-2014-0908 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0908 published?: CVE-2014-0908 was published on 2014-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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