CVE-2014-6078

Name: CVE-2014-6078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-18T16:59:02.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile 8.x before 8.0.1 and Security Access Manager for Web 7.x before 7.0.0 FP10 and 8.x before 8.0.1 do not have a lockout period after invalid login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain admin access via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Access Manager for Mobile 8.x before 8.0.1 and Security Access Manager for Web 7.x before 7.0.0 FP10 and 8.x before 8.0.1 do not have a lockout period after invalid login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain admin access via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	8.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	7.0
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6078?

How severe is CVE-2014-6078?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6078?

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Source: NVD / NIST