How severe is CVE-2014-9768?

CVE-2014-9768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-9768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9768?

CVE-2014-9768 affects Ibm Tivoli Netview Access Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-9768 published?

CVE-2014-9768 was published on 2016-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9768

CVE-2014-9768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Netview Access Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Netview Access Services
Published: 2016-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli NetView Access Services (NVAS) allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by entering the ADM command and modifying a "page ID" field to the EMSPG2 transaction code. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that configuration and use of available security controls in the NVAS product mitigates the reported vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9768?: IBM Tivoli NetView Access Services (NVAS) allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by entering the ADM command and modifying a "page ID" field to the EMSPG2 transaction code. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that configuration and use of available security controls in the NVAS product mitigates the reported vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2014-9768?: CVE-2014-9768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-9768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9768?: CVE-2014-9768 affects Ibm Tivoli Netview Access Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9768 published?: CVE-2014-9768 was published on 2016-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netview_access_services:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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