How severe is CVE-2014-4793?

CVE-2014-4793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4793 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4793?

CVE-2014-4793 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4793?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-4793 published?

CVE-2014-4793 was published on 2014-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4793

CVE-2014-4793 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2014-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.x before 8.0.0.1 does not properly enforce CHLAUTH rules for blocking client connections in certain circumstances related to the CONNAUTH attribute, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended queue-manager access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4793?: IBM WebSphere MQ 8.x before 8.0.0.1 does not properly enforce CHLAUTH rules for blocking client connections in certain circumstances related to the CONNAUTH attribute, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended queue-manager access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-4793?: CVE-2014-4793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4793 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4793?: CVE-2014-4793 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4793?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4793 published?: CVE-2014-4793 was published on 2014-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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