What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3053?

CVE-2014-3053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0 (High). CVSS vector: AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:P/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Security Access Manager For Web 8 0 Firmware CVE-2014-3053

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2014-06-21 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM Security Access Manager For Web 8 0 Firmware Security Access Manager For Web Software Security Access Manager For Web Appliance Security Access Manager For Mobile Software Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance

8.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-287 OWASP Top 10:2025 A07:2025 - Authentication Failures ASVS 5.0 V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: adjacent network attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.58%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Local Management Interface (LMI) in IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) for Mobile 8.0 with firmware 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.3 and IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0, and 8.0 with firmware. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The Local Management Interface (LMI) in IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) for Mobile 8.0 with firmware 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.3 and IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0, and 8.0 with firmware 8.0.0.2 and 8.0.0.3, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a login action with invalid credentials. Affected products include: Ibm Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware, Ibm Security Access Manager For Web Appliance, Ibm Security Access Manager For Mobile Software, Ibm Security Access Manager For Web Software, Ibm Security Access Manager For Mobile Appliance. Version information: through 8.0.0.3.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.0 HIGH

AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:P/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

The Local Management Interface (LMI) in IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) for Mobile 8.0 with firmware 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.3 and IBM Security Access Manager for Web 7.0, and 8.0 with firmware 8.0.0.2 and 8.0.0.3, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a login action with invalid credentials.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.6%

Top 31% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.6%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Controlled

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +40

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_8.0_firmware:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:h:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_appliance:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_software:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_software:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_software:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:h:ibm:security_access_manager_for_mobile_appliance:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:h:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_appliance:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:h:ibm:security_access_manager_for_web_appliance:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676700 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/59381 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/59438 REF http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV61557 REF http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21676389 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68132 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93501

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