CVE-2014-3020: ibm embedded_websphere_application_server
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-3020 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) vulnerability in ibm embedded_websphere_application_server. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 29-07-2014PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
install.sh in the Embedded WebSphere Application Server (eWAS) 7.0 before FP33 in IBM Tivoli Integrated Portal (TIP) 2.1 and 2.2 sets world-writable permissions for the installRoot directory tree, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
1 vendor · 2 products
References
8 links- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680841X Refsource CONFIRM
- www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680254X Refsource CONFIRM