How severe is CVE-2014-3491?

CVE-2014-3491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3491?

CVE-2014-3491 primarily affects Theforeman Foreman. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3491?

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

When was CVE-2014-3491 published?

CVE-2014-3491 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3491

CVE-2014-3491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Theforeman Foreman
Published: 2014-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Foreman before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Name field to the New Host groups page, related to create, update, and destroy notification boxes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3491?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Foreman before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Name field to the New Host groups page, related to create, update, and destroy notification boxes.
How severe is CVE-2014-3491?: CVE-2014-3491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3491?: CVE-2014-3491 primarily affects Theforeman Foreman. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3491 published?: CVE-2014-3491 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/5881

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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