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CVE-2014-0918: Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS) in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6...

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS) in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF27, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF06 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

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CVE-2014-0918 is a directory traversal flaw in IBM Eclipse Help System within IBM WebSphere Portal. A remote attacker could read arbitrary files through a crafted URL. For executives, the business risk is unauthorized disclosure from legacy portal servers, especially if internet-facing or storing secrets, configuration, or regulated data. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running affected IBM WebSphere Portal versions with IEHS reachable over a network. Internet-facing portals carry greater risk. Modern or unsupported status is not proven by the bundle. Prioritize this for legacy WebSphere Portal assets, especially internet-facing systems. The main risk is silent data exposure, not service outage. If no affected versions exist, urgency drops substantially. Mitigation focus: Review IBM PI14125 and related IBM guidance for fixed levels or interim fixes.; Upgrade WebSphere Portal 8.0 to 8.0.0.1 CF06 or later where applicable.; For 6.1, 6.1.5, and 7.0, confirm IBM-supported remediation paths..

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