CVE-2014-8918 describes a vulnerability in IBM Security AppScan Standard versions 8.x and 9.x before 9.0.1.1 FP1, where the software fails to properly validate X.509 certificates from SSL servers. This flaw enables man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof legitimate servers and potentially intercept sensitive information using a specially crafted certificate. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, leading to partial confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.0.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
8.0.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
8.0.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
8.0.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* | ||
8.5.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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