Vulnerability Description
The Communications Enabled Applications (CEA) service in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.4, and Feature Pack for CEA 1.x before 1.0.0.15, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.0.0.0 |
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI25310
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI28632
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690185Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97746
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI25310
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI28632
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690185Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97746
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6166?
CVE-2014-6166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Communications Enabled Applications (CEA) service in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10 and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.4, and Feature Pack for CEA 1.x before 1.0.0.15, allows remote at...
How severe is CVE-2014-6166?
CVE-2014-6166 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.