How severe is CVE-2014-8910?

CVE-2014-8910 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8910 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8910?

CVE-2014-8910 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8910?

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

When was CVE-2014-8910 published?

CVE-2014-8910 was published on 2015-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8910

CVE-2014-8910 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2015-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DB2 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 before FP5, and 10.5 through FP5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary text files via a crafted XML/XSLT function in a SELECT statement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8910?: IBM DB2 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 before FP5, and 10.5 through FP5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary text files via a crafted XML/XSLT function in a SELECT statement.
How severe is CVE-2014-8910?: CVE-2014-8910 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8910 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8910?: CVE-2014-8910 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8910?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8910 published?: CVE-2014-8910 was published on 2015-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.8:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.8:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.8:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.8:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.8:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*

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