CVE-2014-3020

CVE-2014-3020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Embedded Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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

Description

install.sh in the Embedded WebSphere Application Server (eWAS) 7.0 before FP33 in IBM Tivoli Integrated Portal (TIP) 2.1 and 2.2 sets world-writable permissions for the installRoot directory tree, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3020?
install.sh in the Embedded WebSphere Application Server (eWAS) 7.0 before FP33 in IBM Tivoli Integrated Portal (TIP) 2.1 and 2.2 sets world-writable permissions for the installRoot directory tree, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
How severe is CVE-2014-3020?
CVE-2014-3020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3020 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3020?
CVE-2014-3020 primarily affects Ibm Embedded Websphere Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3020?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3020 published?
CVE-2014-3020 was published on 2014-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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