CVE-2014-8923

Name: CVE-2014-8923
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-25T01:59:11.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8923 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter	<= 6.0.14
Ibm	Tivoli Identity Manager Active Directory Adapter	<= 5.1.20

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21699902Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21699902Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8923?

How severe is CVE-2014-8923?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8923 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8923?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST