Skip to main content

License Metric Tool CVE-2014-4776

LOW
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2015-05-20 psirt@us.ibm.com
2.1
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
View

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.19%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A local attacker with access to the system could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.

Alert me

AnalysisAI

IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.1.0.2 does not have an off autocomplete attribute for authentication fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

Affects your stack

Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.1.0.2 does not have an off autocomplete attribute for authentication fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation. Affected products include: Ibm License Metric Tool. Version information: before 9.1.0.2.

Know when License Metric Tool gets its next vulnerability

  • Watch products and get an email when something new is published
  • Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
  • Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources

No credit card · 7-day full trial

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.1 LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.1.0.2 does not have an off autocomplete attribute for authentication fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 59% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

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 LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
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
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Low

Priority Score

10
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:license_metric_tool:9.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2016-8964 CRITICAL
9.8 Jul 13

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force

CVE-2016-8980 HIGH
8.1 Feb 01

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error whe

CVE-2023-43044 HIGH
7.5 Sep 28

IBM License Metric Tool 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. Rated high severity (CV

CVE-2014-4774 MEDIUM
6.8 May 25

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the login page in IBM License Metric Tool 9 before 9.1.0.2 and Endpoi

CVE-2014-8924 MEDIUM
6.4 May 20

The server in IBM License Metric Tool 7.2.2 before IF15 and 7.5 before IF24 and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed 7

CVE-2016-8961 MEDIUM
6.1 Feb 01

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. Rated

CVE-2016-8966 MEDIUM
5.9 Feb 01

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly

CVE-2016-8981 MEDIUM
5.5 Feb 01

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. Rated med

CVE-2016-8963 MEDIUM
5.5 Feb 01

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. Rated

CVE-2016-8967 MEDIUM
5.5 Feb 01

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 9.2 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. Rated medi

CVE-2025-36352 MEDIUM
5.4 Sep 29

IBM License Metric Tool 9.2.0 through 9.2.40 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6

CVE-2016-8977 MEDIUM
5.3 Feb 01

IBM BigFix Inventory v9 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user using HTTP GET requests. Rated medi

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy