How severe is CVE-2014-6120?

CVE-2014-6120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-6120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6120?

CVE-2014-6120 primarily affects Ibm Rational Appscan Source. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6120?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-6120 published?

CVE-2014-6120 was published on 2018-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6120

CVE-2014-6120 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Appscan Source with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Ibm Rational Appscan Source
Published: 2018-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Rational AppScan Source 8.0 through 8.0.0.2 and 8.5 through 8.5.0.1 and Security AppScan Source 8.6 through 8.6.0.2, 8.7 through 8.7.0.1, 8.8, 9.0 through 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the installation server via unspecified vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 96721.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6120?: IBM Rational AppScan Source 8.0 through 8.0.0.2 and 8.5 through 8.5.0.1 and Security AppScan Source 8.6 through 8.6.0.2, 8.7 through 8.7.0.1, 8.8, 9.0 through 9.0.0.1, and 9.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the installation server via unspecified vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 96721.
How severe is CVE-2014-6120?: CVE-2014-6120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-6120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6120?: CVE-2014-6120 primarily affects Ibm Rational Appscan Source. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-6120 published?: CVE-2014-6120 was published on 2018-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96721

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_appscan_source:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_appscan_source:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_appscan_source:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_appscan_source:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_appscan_source:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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