CVE-2014-6182: Path Traversal

Published Dec 17, 2014
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in an export function in the Process Center in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 8.0.x through 8.0.1.3 and 8.5.x through 8.5.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.0.1.3
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.5.0

Event History

Dec 17, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6182?

CVE-2014-6182 has a medium severity rating allowing authenticated users to access sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6182?

To fix CVE-2014-6182, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Business Process Manager beyond 8.0.1.3 and 8.5.5.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-6182?

CVE-2014-6182 affects users of IBM Business Process Manager versions 8.0.x up to 8.0.1.3 and 8.5.x up to 8.5.5.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2014-6182?

CVE-2014-6182 can be exploited via a directory traversal attack through crafted URLs.

5

When was CVE-2014-6182 published?

CVE-2014-6182 was published on September 24, 2014.

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