How severe is CVE-2014-1904?

CVE-2014-1904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1904 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1904?

CVE-2014-1904 affects Pivotal Software Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1904?

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

When was CVE-2014-1904 published?

CVE-2014-1904 was published on 2014-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1904

CVE-2014-1904 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Spring Framework 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pivotal Software Spring Framework
Published: 2014-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in web/servlet/tags/form/FormTag.java in Spring MVC in Spring Framework 3.0.0 before 3.2.8 and 4.0.0 before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the requested URI in a default action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1904?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in web/servlet/tags/form/FormTag.java in Spring MVC in Spring Framework 3.0.0 before 3.2.8 and 4.0.0 before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the requested URI in a default action.
How severe is CVE-2014-1904?: CVE-2014-1904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1904 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1904?: CVE-2014-1904 affects Pivotal Software Spring Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1904?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1904 published?: CVE-2014-1904 was published on 2014-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:spring_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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