How severe is CVE-2014-6116?

CVE-2014-6116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6116?

CVE-2014-6116 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6116?

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

When was CVE-2014-6116 published?

CVE-2014-6116 was published on 2014-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6116

CVE-2014-6116 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2014-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Telemetry Component in WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.1 before p000-001-L140910 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the JAASConfig property in an MQTT client configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6116?: The Telemetry Component in WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.1 before p000-001-L140910 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the JAASConfig property in an MQTT client configuration.
How severe is CVE-2014-6116?: CVE-2014-6116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6116?: CVE-2014-6116 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6116 published?: CVE-2014-6116 was published on 2014-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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