How severe is CVE-2014-8924?

CVE-2014-8924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8924 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-2014-8924?

CVE-2014-8924 primarily affects Ibm License Metric Tool. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8924?

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

When was CVE-2014-8924 published?

CVE-2014-8924 was published on 2015-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8924

CVE-2014-8924 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm License Metric Tool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm License Metric Tool
Published: 2015-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The server in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8924?: The server in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-8924?: CVE-2014-8924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8924 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-2014-8924?: CVE-2014-8924 primarily affects Ibm License Metric Tool. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8924?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8924 published?: CVE-2014-8924 was published on 2015-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_asset_discovery_for_distributed:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_asset_discovery_for_distributed:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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