How severe is CVE-2014-6160?

CVE-2014-6160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-6160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6160?

CVE-2014-6160 affects Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6160?

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

When was CVE-2014-6160 published?

CVE-2014-6160 was published on 2014-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6160

CVE-2014-6160 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository
Published: 2014-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 8.5 before 8.5.0.1, when Chrome and WebSEAL are used, does not properly process ServiceRegistryDashboard logout actions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6160?: IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 8.5 before 8.5.0.1, when Chrome and WebSEAL are used, does not properly process ServiceRegistryDashboard logout actions, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2014-6160?: CVE-2014-6160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-6160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6160?: CVE-2014-6160 affects Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6160 published?: CVE-2014-6160 was published on 2014-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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