CVE-2014-6155 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 24 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit directory traversal in IBM WebSphere Service Registry to read arbitrary files on the server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-6155?

CVE-2014-6155 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the ServiceRegistry UI in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 7.5.x through 7.5.0.4, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.3, and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.1 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6155?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Service Registry and Repository.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6155?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6155 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2014-6155 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6155 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fmg-4rw7-jr39.