How severe is CVE-2014-6122?

CVE-2014-6122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6122?

CVE-2014-6122 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6122?

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

When was CVE-2014-6122 published?

CVE-2014-6122 was published on 2014-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6122

CVE-2014-6122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Security Appscan
Published: 2014-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.5 before 8.5 IFix 002, 8.6 before 8.6 IFix 004, 8.7 before 8.7 IFix 004, 8.8 before 8.8 iFix 003, 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 iFix 003, and 9.0.1 before 9.0.1 iFix 001 allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary folders, and consequently execute arbitrary commands, via a modified argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6122?: IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.5 before 8.5 IFix 002, 8.6 before 8.6 IFix 004, 8.7 before 8.7 IFix 004, 8.8 before 8.8 iFix 003, 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 iFix 003, and 9.0.1 before 9.0.1 iFix 001 allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary folders, and consequently execute arbitrary commands, via a modified argument.
How severe is CVE-2014-6122?: CVE-2014-6122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6122?: CVE-2014-6122 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6122?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6122 published?: CVE-2014-6122 was published on 2014-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.6:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:8.8:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:9.0.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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