How severe is CVE-2014-0936?

CVE-2014-0936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0936?

CVE-2014-0936 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan Source. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0936?

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

When was CVE-2014-0936 published?

CVE-2014-0936 was published on 2014-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0936

CVE-2014-0936 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan Source 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Security Appscan Source
Published: 2014-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security AppScan Source 8.0 through 9.0, when the publish-assessment permission is not properly restricted for the configured database server, transmits cleartext assessment data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0936?: IBM Security AppScan Source 8.0 through 9.0, when the publish-assessment permission is not properly restricted for the configured database server, transmits cleartext assessment data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2014-0936?: CVE-2014-0936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0936?: CVE-2014-0936 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan Source. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0936?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0936 published?: CVE-2014-0936 was published on 2014-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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