CVE-2014-3089
CVE-2014-3089 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Directory Administrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Ibm Rational Directory Administrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The RDS Java Client library in IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS) 5.1.1.x before 5.1.1.2 iFix004 and 5.2.x before 5.2.1 iFix003, and Rational Directory Administrator (RDA) 6.0 before iFix002, includes the cleartext root password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a library file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-3089?
- The RDS Java Client library in IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS) 5.1.1.x before 5.1.1.2 iFix004 and 5.2.x before 5.2.1 iFix003, and Rational Directory Administrator (RDA) 6.0 before iFix002, includes the cleartext root password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a library file.
- How severe is CVE-2014-3089?
- CVE-2014-3089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-3089 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-3089?
- CVE-2014-3089 primarily affects Ibm Rational Directory Administrator. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-3089?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-3089 published?
- CVE-2014-3089 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21681554
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69300
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94255
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_administrator:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_administrator:6.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_server:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_server:5.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_server:5.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_server:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_server:5.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_server:5.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_directory_server:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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