How severe is CVE-2014-4788?

CVE-2014-4788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4788?

CVE-2014-4788 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-2014-4788?

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

When was CVE-2014-4788 published?

CVE-2014-4788 was published on 2014-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4788

CVE-2014-4788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Initiate Master Data Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
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 have an off autocomplete attribute for authentication fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4788?: 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 have an off autocomplete attribute for authentication fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2014-4788?: CVE-2014-4788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4788?: CVE-2014-4788 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-2014-4788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4788 published?: CVE-2014-4788 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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