CVE-2014-4806

Name: CVE-2014-4806
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-29T09:55:08.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4806 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The installation process in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.6.0.2 iFix 003, 8.7.x before 8.7.0.1 iFix 003, 8.8.x before 8.8.0.1 iFix 002, and 9.0.x before 9.0.0.1 iFix 001 on Linux places a cleartext password in a temporary file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installation process in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.6.0.2 iFix 003, 8.7.x before 8.7.0.1 iFix 003, 8.8.x before 8.8.0.1 iFix 002, and 9.0.x before 9.0.0.1 iFix 001 on Linux places a cleartext password in a temporary file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Appscan	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.6.0.2
Ibm	Security Appscan	>= 8.7.0.0, < 8.7.0.1
Ibm	Security Appscan	>= 8.8.0.0, < 8.8.0.1
Ibm	Security Appscan	>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.0.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682642Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69435Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95354VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682642Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69435Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95354VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4806?

How severe is CVE-2014-4806?

CVE-2014-4806 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4806?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-4806?

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Source: NVD / NIST