CVE-2014-6177: IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 7.0.x before 7.0.0.5 and 7.5.x before 7.5.0.3 does not...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-6177 is an IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository access-control flaw. An authenticated remote user may retrieve sensitive information because some depth-0 retrieve operations were not properly checked. The public bundle does not provide CVSS details or affected deployment prerequisites beyond the named WSRR versions. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running IBM WSRR 7.0.x before 7.0.0.5 or 7.5.x before 7.5.0.3, especially where many users or integrated services have authenticated access to the registry. Treat this as a targeted legacy-platform exposure. It is not presented as actively exploited, but affected WSRR systems may expose sensitive service metadata to authenticated users. Prioritize if WSRR supports critical integrations or contains confidential registry data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WSRR 7.0.x to 7.0.0.5 or later, where applicable.; Upgrade WSRR 7.5.x to 7.5.0.3 or later, where applicable.; Review IBM advisory guidance before applying production changes..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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