How severe is CVE-2014-4757?

CVE-2014-4757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4757 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-2014-4757?

CVE-2014-4757 primarily affects Ibm Content Collector. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4757?

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

When was CVE-2014-4757 published?

CVE-2014-4757 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4757

CVE-2014-4757 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Content Collector 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-264.

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-264
Affected product: Ibm Content Collector
Published: 2014-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Outlook Extension in IBM Content Collector 4.0.0.x before 4.0.0.0-ICC-OE-IF004 allows local users to bypass the intended Reviewer privilege requirement and read e-mail messages from an arbitrary mailbox by invoking the Search function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4757?: The Outlook Extension in IBM Content Collector 4.0.0.x before 4.0.0.0-ICC-OE-IF004 allows local users to bypass the intended Reviewer privilege requirement and read e-mail messages from an arbitrary mailbox by invoking the Search function.
How severe is CVE-2014-4757?: CVE-2014-4757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4757 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-2014-4757?: CVE-2014-4757 primarily affects Ibm Content Collector. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4757?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4757 published?: CVE-2014-4757 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:content_collector:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:content_collector:4.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:content_collector:4.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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