How severe is CVE-2014-6179?

CVE-2014-6179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6179 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-2014-6179?

CVE-2014-6179 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6179?

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

When was CVE-2014-6179 published?

CVE-2014-6179 was published on 2014-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6179

CVE-2014-6179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository 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-79.

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-79
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository
Published: 2014-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 7.5.x before 7.5.0.4 and 8.0.x before 8.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6179?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 7.5.x before 7.5.0.4 and 8.0.x before 8.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-6179?: CVE-2014-6179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6179 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-2014-6179?: CVE-2014-6179 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Service Registry And Repository. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6179 published?: CVE-2014-6179 was published on 2014-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository:7.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository:7.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_service_registry_and_repository:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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