How severe is CVE-2014-0918?

CVE-2014-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0918?

CVE-2014-0918 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 51 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0918?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0918 published?

CVE-2014-0918 was published on 2014-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0918

CVE-2014-0918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2014-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS) in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF27, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF06 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0918?: Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS) in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF27, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF06 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2014-0918?: CVE-2014-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0918?: CVE-2014-0918 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 51 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0918 published?: CVE-2014-0918 was published on 2014-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (51)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.0:cf001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf010:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:cf019:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf011:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf012:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf013:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf014:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf015:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf016:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf017:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf018:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf019:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf021:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf022:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf23:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf24:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:cf25:*:*:*:*:*:*

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