How severe is CVE-2014-8916?

CVE-2014-8916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8916 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-2014-8916?

CVE-2014-8916 primarily affects Ibm Openpages Grc Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8916?

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

When was CVE-2014-8916 published?

CVE-2014-8916 was published on 2015-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8916

CVE-2014-8916 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Openpages Grc Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Openpages Grc Platform
Published: 2015-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 6.2 before IF7, 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.1 IF5, 7.0 before FP4, and 7.1 before FP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0144.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8916?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 6.2 before IF7, 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.1 IF5, 7.0 before FP4, and 7.1 before FP1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0144.
How severe is CVE-2014-8916?: CVE-2014-8916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8916 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-2014-8916?: CVE-2014-8916 primarily affects Ibm Openpages Grc Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8916 published?: CVE-2014-8916 was published on 2015-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963358

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:6.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:6.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:7.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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