How severe is CVE-2014-6139?

CVE-2014-6139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6139?

CVE-2014-6139 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6139?

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

When was CVE-2014-6139 published?

CVE-2014-6139 was published on 2015-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6139

CVE-2014-6139 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Process Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Business Process Manager
Published: 2015-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Search REST API in IBM Business Process Manager 8.0.1.3, 8.5.0.1, and 8.5.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform task-instance and process-instance searches by specifying a false value for the filterByCurrentUser parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6139?: The Search REST API in IBM Business Process Manager 8.0.1.3, 8.5.0.1, and 8.5.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and perform task-instance and process-instance searches by specifying a false value for the filterByCurrentUser parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-6139?: CVE-2014-6139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6139?: CVE-2014-6139 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6139 published?: CVE-2014-6139 was published on 2015-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR51391

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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