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7.2

IBM AppScan Source lets local users gain admin rights

CVE-2014-3072 · published 12 years ago
Summary

Versions of IBM Security AppScan Source from 8 up to 9.0.0.1 contain a flaw in the Automation Server that could let someone with local access increase their privileges on the system. This could allow an attacker to perform actions reserved for administrators. Apply the latest patches from IBM or upgrade to a newer version to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm security_appscan_source 8.0
8.0.0.1
8.0.0.2
8.5
8.5.0.1
8.6
8.6.0.1
8.6.0.2
8.7.0.0
8.7.0.1
8.8
9.0
1 more version range
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the Automation Server in IBM Security AppScan Source 8 through 8.0.0.2, 8.5 through 8.5.0.1, 8.6 through 8.6.0.2, 8.7 through 8.7.0.1, 8.8, and 9.0 through 9.0.0.1 allo...
Unspecified vulnerability in the Automation Server in IBM Security AppScan Source 8 through 8.0.0.2, 8.5 through 8.5.0.1, 8.6 through 8.6.0.2, 8.7 through 8.7.0.1, 8.8, and 9.0 through 9.0.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges by executing a crafted service.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published12 Aug 2014
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-3072 · NVD
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