How severe is CVE-2014-2879?

CVE-2014-2879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2879?

CVE-2014-2879 affects Sonicwall Email Security Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2879?

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

When was CVE-2014-2879 published?

CVE-2014-2879 was published on 2014-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2879

CVE-2014-2879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Email Security Appliance 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sonicwall Email Security Appliance
Published: 2014-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWALL Email Security 7.4.5 and earlier allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the uploadPatch parameter to the System/Advanced page (settings_advanced.html) or (2) the uploadLicenses parameter in the License management (settings_upload_dlicense.html) page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2879?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWALL Email Security 7.4.5 and earlier allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the uploadPatch parameter to the System/Advanced page (settings_advanced.html) or (2) the uploadLicenses parameter in the License management (settings_upload_dlicense.html) page.
How severe is CVE-2014-2879?: CVE-2014-2879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2879?: CVE-2014-2879 affects Sonicwall Email Security Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2879 published?: CVE-2014-2879 was published on 2014-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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