How severe is CVE-2014-3653?

CVE-2014-3653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3653?

CVE-2014-3653 affects Theforeman Foreman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3653?

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

When was CVE-2014-3653 published?

CVE-2014-3653 was published on 2015-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3653

CVE-2014-3653 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Theforeman Foreman
Published: 2015-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the template preview function in Foreman before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted provisioning template.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3653?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the template preview function in Foreman before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted provisioning template.
How severe is CVE-2014-3653?: CVE-2014-3653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3653?: CVE-2014-3653 affects Theforeman Foreman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3653 published?: CVE-2014-3653 was published on 2015-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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