How severe is CVE-2014-6154?

CVE-2014-6154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-6154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6154?

CVE-2014-6154 primarily affects Ibm Optim Performance 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-2014-6154?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-6154 published?

CVE-2014-6154 was published on 2015-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6154

CVE-2014-6154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Optim Performance Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Optim Performance Manager
Published: 2015-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 4.1.0.1 through 4.1.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows and IBM InfoSphere Optim Performance Manager for DB2 5.1 through 5.3.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6154?: Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 4.1.0.1 through 4.1.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows and IBM InfoSphere Optim Performance Manager for DB2 5.1 through 5.3.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2014-6154?: CVE-2014-6154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-6154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6154?: CVE-2014-6154 primarily affects Ibm Optim Performance 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-2014-6154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-6154 published?: CVE-2014-6154 was published on 2015-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:optim_performance_manager:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:optim_performance_manager:4.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:optim_performance_manager:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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