How severe is CVE-2014-8896?

CVE-2014-8896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8896?

CVE-2014-8896 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server For Product Information Management. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8896?

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

When was CVE-2014-8896 published?

CVE-2014-8896 was published on 2014-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8896

CVE-2014-8896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server For Product Information Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server For Product Information Management
Published: 2014-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Collaboration Server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management 9.x through 9.1 and InfoSphere Master Data Management - Collaborative Edition 10.x through 10.1, 11.0 before FP7, and 11.3 and 11.4 before 11.4 FP1 allows remote authenticated users to modify the administrator's credentials and consequently gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8896?: The Collaboration Server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Product Information Management 9.x through 9.1 and InfoSphere Master Data Management - Collaborative Edition 10.x through 10.1, 11.0 before FP7, and 11.3 and 11.4 before 11.4 FP1 allows remote authenticated users to modify the administrator's credentials and consequently gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8896?: CVE-2014-8896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8896?: CVE-2014-8896 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server For Product Information Management. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8896 published?: CVE-2014-8896 was published on 2014-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server_for_product_information_management:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:10.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:10.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:10.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:10.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:10.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:10.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_collaborative_server:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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