How severe is CVE-2014-8923?

CVE-2014-8923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8923?

CVE-2014-8923 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8923?

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

When was CVE-2014-8923 published?

CVE-2014-8923 was published on 2015-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8923

CVE-2014-8923 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter
Published: 2015-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The (1) IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 5.1.24 and (2) IBM Security Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 6.0.14 for IBM Security Identity Manager on Windows, when certain log and trace levels are configured, store the cleartext administrator password in a log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8923?: The (1) IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 5.1.24 and (2) IBM Security Identity Manager Active Directory adapter before 6.0.14 for IBM Security Identity Manager on Windows, when certain log and trace levels are configured, store the cleartext administrator password in a log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.
How severe is CVE-2014-8923?: CVE-2014-8923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8923?: CVE-2014-8923 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8923 published?: CVE-2014-8923 was published on 2015-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21699902

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager_active_directory_adapter:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_identity_manager_active_directory_adapter:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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