CVE-2014-2729

Public Exploit

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in content.aspx in Ektron CMS 8.7 before 8.7.0.055 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the category0 parameter, which is not properly handled when displaying the Subjects tab in the View Properties menu option.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126187/Ektron-CMS-8.7-Cross-Site-Scripting.html exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531852/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531853/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2729?
CVE-2014-2729 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-2729?
To fix CVE-2014-2729, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-2729 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-2729 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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