How severe is CVE-2014-3438?

CVE-2014-3438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3438?

CVE-2014-3438 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3438?

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

When was CVE-2014-3438 published?

CVE-2014-3438 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3438

CVE-2014-3438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Published: 2014-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in console interface scripts in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3438?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in console interface scripts in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-3438?: CVE-2014-3438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3438?: CVE-2014-3438 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3438 published?: CVE-2014-3438 was published on 2014-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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