How severe is CVE-2014-6158?

CVE-2014-6158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-6158 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-2014-6158?

CVE-2014-6158 primarily affects Ibm Pureapplication System. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6158?

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

When was CVE-2014-6158 published?

CVE-2014-6158 was published on 2015-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6158

CVE-2014-6158 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Pureapplication System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Pureapplication System
Published: 2015-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the file-upload feature in IBM PureApplication System 1.0 before 1.0.0.4 iFix 10, 1.1 before 1.1.0.5, and 2.0 before 2.0.0.1 and Workload Deployer 3.1.0.7 before IF5 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) Script Package, (2) Add-On, or (3) Emergency Fixes component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6158?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the file-upload feature in IBM PureApplication System 1.0 before 1.0.0.4 iFix 10, 1.1 before 1.1.0.5, and 2.0 before 2.0.0.1 and Workload Deployer 3.1.0.7 before IF5 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) Script Package, (2) Add-On, or (3) Emergency Fixes component.
How severe is CVE-2014-6158?: CVE-2014-6158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-6158 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-2014-6158?: CVE-2014-6158 primarily affects Ibm Pureapplication System. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6158?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-6158 published?: CVE-2014-6158 was published on 2015-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:1.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:pureapplication_system:2.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:workload_deployer:3.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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