Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-6166 is an XML parsing flaw in IBM WebSphere’s Communications Enabled Applications service. A remote attacker could use it to read files from the server. This matters most where WebSphere hosts sensitive application configuration, credentials, logs, or business data. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the affected IBM WebSphere versions with the CEA service or Feature Pack enabled or reachable. Internet-facing administrative or application endpoints would raise business risk. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs beyond the named products and versions. Treat this as a priority remediation item for any affected WebSphere deployment handling sensitive data. The main business risk is unauthorized file disclosure from application servers. Absence of KEV evidence lowers emergency pressure, but remote file read on enterprise middleware warrants timely patch verification. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WebSphere Application Server 8.0.x to 8.0.0.10 or later.; Upgrade WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x to 8.5.5.4 or later.; Upgrade Feature Pack for CEA 1.x to 1.0.0.15 or later..
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- ibm-websphere-cve20146166-info-disc(97746)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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