How severe is CVE-2014-6195?

CVE-2014-6195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-6195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6195?

CVE-2014-6195 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6195?

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

When was CVE-2014-6195 published?

CVE-2014-6195 was published on 2015-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6195

CVE-2014-6195 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
Published: 2015-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The (1) Java GUI and (2) Web GUI components in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Backup-Archive client 5.4 and 5.5 before 5.5.4.4 on AIX, Linux, and Solaris; 5.4.x and 5.5.x on Windows and z/OS; 6.1 before 6.1.5.7 on z/OS; 6.1 and 6.2 before 6.2.5.2 on Windows, before 6.2.5.3 on AIX and Linux x86, and before 6.2.5.4 on Linux Z and Solaris; 6.3 before 6.3.2.1 on AIX, before 6.3.2.2 on Windows, and before 6.3.2.3 on Linux; 6.4 before 6.4.2.1; and 7.1 before 7.1.1 in IBM TSM for Mail, when the Data Protection for Lotus Domino component is used, allow local users to bypass authentication and restore a Domino database or transaction-log backup via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6195?: The (1) Java GUI and (2) Web GUI components in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Backup-Archive client 5.4 and 5.5 before 5.5.4.4 on AIX, Linux, and Solaris; 5.4.x and 5.5.x on Windows and z/OS; 6.1 before 6.1.5.7 on z/OS; 6.1 and 6.2 before 6.2.5.2 on Windows, before 6.2.5.3 on AIX and Linux x86, and before 6.2.5.4 on Linux Z and Solaris; 6.3 before 6.3.2.1 on AIX, before 6.3.2.2 on Windows, and before 6.3.2.3 on Linux; 6.4 before 6.4.2.1; and 7.1 before 7.1.1 in IBM TSM for Mail, when the Data Protection for Lotus Domino component is used, allow local users to bypass authentication and restore a Domino database or transaction-log backup via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-6195?: CVE-2014-6195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-6195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6195?: CVE-2014-6195 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6195 published?: CVE-2014-6195 was published on 2015-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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