CVE-2014-0842 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The account-creation functionality in IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.x and 6.5.x before 6.5.2.3 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1 places the new user's default password within the creation page, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source code.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Focal Point	6.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21665005PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90706
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21665005PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90706

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-0842?

CVE-2014-0842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The account-creation functionality in IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.x and 6.5.x before 6.5.2.3 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1 places the new user's default password within the creation page, which allows remot...

How severe is CVE-2014-0842?

CVE-2014-0842 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0842?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Rational Focal Point.