How severe is CVE-2014-4822?

CVE-2014-4822 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4822 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4822?

CVE-2014-4822 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4822?

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

When was CVE-2014-4822 published?

CVE-2014-4822 was published on 2014-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4822

CVE-2014-4822 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2014-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ classes for Java libraries 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 and Websphere MQ Explorer 7.5 before 7.5.0.5 and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 allow local users to discover preconfigured cleartext passwords via an unspecified trace operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4822?: IBM WebSphere MQ classes for Java libraries 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 and Websphere MQ Explorer 7.5 before 7.5.0.5 and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 allow local users to discover preconfigured cleartext passwords via an unspecified trace operation.
How severe is CVE-2014-4822?: CVE-2014-4822 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4822 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4822?: CVE-2014-4822 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4822?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4822 published?: CVE-2014-4822 was published on 2014-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_explorer:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_explorer:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_explorer:7.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_explorer:7.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_explorer:7.5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_explorer:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_explorer:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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