How severe is CVE-2014-8921?

CVE-2014-8921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8921?

CVE-2014-8921 primarily affects Ibm Notes Traveler Companion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8921?

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

When was CVE-2014-8921 published?

CVE-2014-8921 was published on 2015-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8921

CVE-2014-8921 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Notes Traveler Companion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Notes Traveler Companion
Published: 2015-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The IBM Notes Traveler Companion application 1.0 and 1.1 before 201411010515 for Window Phone, as distributed in IBM Notes Traveler 9.0.1, does not properly restrict the number of executions of the automatic configuration option, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture credentials by conducting a phishing attack involving an encrypted e-mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8921?: The IBM Notes Traveler Companion application 1.0 and 1.1 before 201411010515 for Window Phone, as distributed in IBM Notes Traveler 9.0.1, does not properly restrict the number of executions of the automatic configuration option, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture credentials by conducting a phishing attack involving an encrypted e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-2014-8921?: CVE-2014-8921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8921?: CVE-2014-8921 primarily affects Ibm Notes Traveler Companion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8921?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8921 published?: CVE-2014-8921 was published on 2015-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690582

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes_traveler_companion:1.0:*:*:*:*:windows_phone:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes_traveler_companion:1.1:*:*:*:*:windows_phone:*:*

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