CVE-2014-3914
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in the Admin Center for Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) in Rocket ServerGraph 1.2 allows remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary files via a ..
Published Aug 7, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-3914 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Rocket Servergraph (Rocketsoftware).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Admin Center for Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) in Rocket ServerGraph 1.2 allows remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query parameter in a writeDataFile action to the fileRequestor servlet, execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query parameter in a (2) run or (3) runClear action to the fileRequestor servlet, (4) read arbitrary files via a readDataFile action to the fileRequestor servlet, (5) execute arbitrary code via a save_server_groups action to the userRequest servlet, or (6) delete arbitrary files via a del action in the fileRequestServlet servlet.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 1, 2020 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket ServergraphRocketsoftware | 1.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 7, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 1, 2020
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploitMSF rocket_servergraph_file_requestor_rce.rb
- exploitExploitDB-33807
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploit33807
- otherhttp://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-161/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Admin Center for Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) in Rocket ServerGraph 1.2 allows remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Rocket Servergraph (Rocketsoftware) versions 1.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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