How severe is CVE-2014-0338?

CVE-2014-0338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0338?

CVE-2014-0338 primarily affects Watchguard Fireware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0338?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0338 published?

CVE-2014-0338 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0338

CVE-2014-0338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Watchguard Fireware
Published: 2014-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the firewall policy management pages in WatchGuard Fireware XTM before 11.8.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the pol_name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0338?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the firewall policy management pages in WatchGuard Fireware XTM before 11.8.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the pol_name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-0338?: CVE-2014-0338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0338?: CVE-2014-0338 primarily affects Watchguard Fireware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0338 published?: CVE-2014-0338 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:11.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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