How severe is CVE-2014-0950?

CVE-2014-0950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-0950 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-2014-0950?

CVE-2014-0950 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0950?

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-2014-0950 published?

CVE-2014-0950 was published on 2018-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0950

CVE-2014-0950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 3.x 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2018-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple XML external entity (XXE) vulnerabilities in (1) CQWeb / CM Server, (2) ClearQuest Native client, (3) ClearQuest Eclipse client, and (4) ClearQuest Eclipse Designer components in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.1 through 7.1.1.9, 7.1.2 through 7.1.2.13, 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.10, and 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or access other servers via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 92623.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0950?: Multiple XML external entity (XXE) vulnerabilities in (1) CQWeb / CM Server, (2) ClearQuest Native client, (3) ClearQuest Eclipse client, and (4) ClearQuest Eclipse Designer components in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.1 through 7.1.1.9, 7.1.2 through 7.1.2.13, 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.10, and 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or access other servers via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 92623.
How severe is CVE-2014-0950?: CVE-2014-0950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-0950 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-2014-0950?: CVE-2014-0950 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0950?: 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-2014-0950 published?: CVE-2014-0950 was published on 2018-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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