How severe is CVE-2014-4750?

CVE-2014-4750 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4750 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4750?

CVE-2014-4750 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4750?

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

When was CVE-2014-4750 published?

CVE-2014-4750 was published on 2014-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4750

CVE-2014-4750 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powervc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Powervc
Published: 2014-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerVC Express Edition 1.2.0 before FixPack3 establishes an FTP session for transferring files to a managed IVM, which allows remote attackers to discover credentials by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4750?: IBM PowerVC Express Edition 1.2.0 before FixPack3 establishes an FTP session for transferring files to a managed IVM, which allows remote attackers to discover credentials by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2014-4750?: CVE-2014-4750 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4750 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4750?: CVE-2014-4750 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4750?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4750 published?: CVE-2014-4750 was published on 2014-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*

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