How severe is CVE-2014-6196?

CVE-2014-6196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6196?

CVE-2014-6196 primarily affects Ibm Web Experience Factory. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6196?

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

When was CVE-2014-6196 published?

CVE-2014-6196 was published on 2014-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6196

CVE-2014-6196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Web Experience Factory 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: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Web Experience Factory
Published: 2014-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Web Experience Factory (WEF) 6.1.5 through 8.5.0.1, as used in WebSphere Dashboard Framework (WDF) and Lotus Widget Factory (LWF), allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging a Dojo builder error in an unspecified WebSphere Portal configuration, leading to improper construction of a response page by an application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6196?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Web Experience Factory (WEF) 6.1.5 through 8.5.0.1, as used in WebSphere Dashboard Framework (WDF) and Lotus Widget Factory (LWF), allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging a Dojo builder error in an unspecified WebSphere Portal configuration, leading to improper construction of a response page by an application.
How severe is CVE-2014-6196?: CVE-2014-6196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6196?: CVE-2014-6196 primarily affects Ibm Web Experience Factory. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6196 published?: CVE-2014-6196 was published on 2014-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:6.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:7.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:7.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:7.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:web_experience_factory:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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