How severe is CVE-2014-4786?

CVE-2014-4786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4786?

CVE-2014-4786 primarily affects Ibm Initiate Master Data Service. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4786?

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

When was CVE-2014-4786 published?

CVE-2014-4786 was published on 2014-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4786

CVE-2014-4786 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Initiate Master Data Service 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Initiate Master Data Service
Published: 2014-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Initiate Master Data Service 9.5 before 9.5.093013, 9.7 before 9.7.093013, 10.0 before 10.0.093013, and 10.1 before 10.1.093013 does not properly restrict use of FRAME elements, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct phishing attacks, and bypass intended access restrictions or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted web site, related to a "frame injection" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4786?: IBM Initiate Master Data Service 9.5 before 9.5.093013, 9.7 before 9.7.093013, 10.0 before 10.0.093013, and 10.1 before 10.1.093013 does not properly restrict use of FRAME elements, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct phishing attacks, and bypass intended access restrictions or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted web site, related to a "frame injection" issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-4786?: CVE-2014-4786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4786?: CVE-2014-4786 primarily affects Ibm Initiate Master Data Service. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4786?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4786 published?: CVE-2014-4786 was published on 2014-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:initiate_master_data_service:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:initiate_master_data_service:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:initiate_master_data_service:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:initiate_master_data_service:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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