How severe is CVE-2014-6166?

CVE-2014-6166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6166?

CVE-2014-6166 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6166?

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

When was CVE-2014-6166 published?

CVE-2014-6166 was published on 2014-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6166

CVE-2014-6166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2014-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Communications Enabled Applications (CEA) service in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.4, and Feature Pack for CEA 1.x before 1.0.0.15, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6166?: The Communications Enabled Applications (CEA) service in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.4, and Feature Pack for CEA 1.x before 1.0.0.15, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2014-6166?: CVE-2014-6166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6166?: CVE-2014-6166 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6166 published?: CVE-2014-6166 was published on 2014-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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