How severe is CVE-2014-3038?

CVE-2014-3038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-3038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3038?

CVE-2014-3038 affects Ibm Spss Modeler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3038?

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

When was CVE-2014-3038 published?

CVE-2014-3038 was published on 2014-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3038

CVE-2014-3038 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spss Modeler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Spss Modeler
Published: 2014-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SPSS Modeler 16.0 before 16.0.0.1 on UNIX does not properly drop group privileges, which allows local users to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging (1) gid 0 or (2) root's group memberships.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3038?: IBM SPSS Modeler 16.0 before 16.0.0.1 on UNIX does not properly drop group privileges, which allows local users to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging (1) gid 0 or (2) root's group memberships.
How severe is CVE-2014-3038?: CVE-2014-3038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3038?: CVE-2014-3038 affects Ibm Spss Modeler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3038 published?: CVE-2014-3038 was published on 2014-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spss_modeler:16.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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