How severe is CVE-2014-3718?

CVE-2014-3718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-3718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3718?

CVE-2014-3718 primarily affects Exlibrisgroup Aleph 500. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3718?

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

When was CVE-2014-3718 published?

CVE-2014-3718 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3718

CVE-2014-3718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exlibrisgroup Aleph 500 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Exlibrisgroup Aleph 500
Published: 2020-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in cgi-bin/tag_m.cgi in Ex Libris ALEPH 500 (Integrated library management system) 18.1 and 20 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) find, (2) lib, or (3) sid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3718?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in cgi-bin/tag_m.cgi in Ex Libris ALEPH 500 (Integrated library management system) 18.1 and 20 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) find, (2) lib, or (3) sid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-3718?: CVE-2014-3718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-3718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3718?: CVE-2014-3718 primarily affects Exlibrisgroup Aleph 500. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3718 published?: CVE-2014-3718 was published on 2020-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:exlibrisgroup:aleph_500:18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exlibrisgroup:aleph_500:20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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