How severe is CVE-2014-4844?

CVE-2014-4844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4844?

CVE-2014-4844 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4844?

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

When was CVE-2014-4844 published?

CVE-2014-4844 was published on 2014-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4844

CVE-2014-4844 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Process Manager 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Business Process Manager
Published: 2014-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The import/export functionality in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.3, and 8.5.x through 8.5.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a project action for a (1) process application or (2) toolkit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4844?: The import/export functionality in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.3, and 8.5.x through 8.5.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a project action for a (1) process application or (2) toolkit.
How severe is CVE-2014-4844?: CVE-2014-4844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4844?: CVE-2014-4844 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4844?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4844 published?: CVE-2014-4844 was published on 2014-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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