Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2014-6120 describes remote command execution in older IBM Rational AppScan Source and IBM Security AppScan Source installation servers. A successful attacker could run arbitrary commands on that server. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit details, or a named fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize confirmation quickly if IBM AppScan Source exists in the environment. Remote command execution on a security tooling server is serious, but urgency depends on actual deployment and network exposure because public evidence is incomplete.
Technical view
The CVE states affected AppScan Source versions allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the installation server via unspecified vectors. Affected ranges listed include 8.0, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 9.0, and 9.0.1 variants. No CWE, CPE, CVSS, or remediation details are provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the named IBM AppScan Source versions, especially where the installation server is reachable by untrusted users or networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, exploit availability, or technical attack path. The attack vector is explicitly unspecified.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are CVSS, CWE, CPEs, affected components, fixed versions, and attack vectors. Treat the IBM X-Force entry as the primary vendor-linked source, and avoid assuming exploitability details beyond remote arbitrary command execution.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any IBM AppScan Source deployments and exact versions.
- Check IBM X-Force and vendor guidance for remediation or upgrade direction.
- Prioritize affected installation servers exposed beyond trusted admin networks.
- Restrict access to installation servers while remediation guidance is confirmed.
- Retire unsupported or unused AppScan Source installations.
Validation and detection
- Compare installed versions against the CVE-listed affected ranges.
- Confirm whether installation server interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings for CVE-2014-6120 coverage.
- Check server logs for unusual administrative activity or command execution indicators.
- Document any compensating controls around affected installation servers.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-appscan-cve20146120-command-exec(96721)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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CWE details
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