How severe is CVE-2014-6193?

CVE-2014-6193 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6193 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6193?

CVE-2014-6193 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6193?

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

When was CVE-2014-6193 published?

CVE-2014-6193 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6193

CVE-2014-6193 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2014-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1 CF14 and 8.5.0 before CF04, when the Managed Pages setting is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to write to pages via an XML injection attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6193?: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1 CF14 and 8.5.0 before CF04, when the Managed Pages setting is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to write to pages via an XML injection attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-6193?: CVE-2014-6193 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6193 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6193?: CVE-2014-6193 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6193?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6193 published?: CVE-2014-6193 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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