How severe is CVE-2014-3093?

CVE-2014-3093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-3093 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-2014-3093?

CVE-2014-3093 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3093?

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

When was CVE-2014-3093 published?

CVE-2014-3093 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3093

CVE-2014-3093 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powervc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Powervc
Published: 2014-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 before FP3 and 1.2.1 before FP2 uses cleartext passwords in (1) api-paste.ini, (2) debug logs, (3) the installation process, (4) environment checks, (5) powervc-ldap-config, (6) powervc-restore, and (7) powervc-diag, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by entering a ps command or reading a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3093?: IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 before FP3 and 1.2.1 before FP2 uses cleartext passwords in (1) api-paste.ini, (2) debug logs, (3) the installation process, (4) environment checks, (5) powervc-ldap-config, (6) powervc-restore, and (7) powervc-diag, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by entering a ps command or reading a file.
How severe is CVE-2014-3093?: CVE-2014-3093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3093 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-2014-3093?: CVE-2014-3093 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3093?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3093 published?: CVE-2014-3093 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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