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CVE-2014-4806

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.26%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2014-08-29 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2014-4806
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.26%
Linux

Original NVD 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.