How severe is CVE-2014-8918?

CVE-2014-8918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8918?

CVE-2014-8918 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8918?

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

When was CVE-2014-8918 published?

CVE-2014-8918 was published on 2015-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8918

CVE-2014-8918 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Security Appscan
Published: 2015-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security AppScan Standard 8.x and 9.x before 9.0.1.1 FP1 does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8918?: IBM Security AppScan Standard 8.x and 9.x before 9.0.1.1 FP1 does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-8918?: CVE-2014-8918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8918?: CVE-2014-8918 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8918 published?: CVE-2014-8918 was published on 2015-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.6.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.6.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.7.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.7.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.8.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0.1.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0.1.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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