How severe is CVE-2014-6176?

CVE-2014-6176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6176?

CVE-2014-6176 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6176?

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

When was CVE-2014-6176 published?

CVE-2014-6176 was published on 2014-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6176

CVE-2014-6176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Process Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Business Process Manager
Published: 2014-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Process Server 7.0, WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus 7.0, and Business Process Manager Advanced 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.3, and 8.5.x through 8.5.5 disregard the SSL setting in the SCA module HTTP import binding and unconditionally select the SSLv3 protocol, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions or obtain sensitive information by leveraging the use of a weak cipher.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6176?: IBM WebSphere Process Server 7.0, WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus 7.0, and Business Process Manager Advanced 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.3, and 8.5.x through 8.5.5 disregard the SSL setting in the SCA module HTTP import binding and unconditionally select the SSLv3 protocol, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions or obtain sensitive information by leveraging the use of a weak cipher.
How severe is CVE-2014-6176?: CVE-2014-6176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6176?: CVE-2014-6176 primarily affects Ibm Business Process Manager. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6176?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6176 published?: CVE-2014-6176 was published on 2014-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5.5.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_enterprise_service_bus:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_process_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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