How severe is CVE-2014-3878?

CVE-2014-3878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3878?

CVE-2014-3878 primarily affects Ipswitch Imail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3878?

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

When was CVE-2014-3878 published?

CVE-2014-3878 was published on 2014-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3878

CVE-2014-3878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Imail Server 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: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ipswitch Imail Server
Published: 2014-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web client interface in Ipswitch IMail Server 12.3 and 12.4, possibly before 12.4.1.15, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Name field in an add new contact action in the Contacts section or unspecified vectors in (2) an Add Group task in the Contacts section, (3) an add new event action in the Calendar section, or (4) the Task section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3878?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web client interface in Ipswitch IMail Server 12.3 and 12.4, possibly before 12.4.1.15, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Name field in an add new contact action in the Contacts section or unspecified vectors in (2) an Add Group task in the Contacts section, (3) an add new event action in the Calendar section, or (4) the Task section.
How severe is CVE-2014-3878?: CVE-2014-3878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3878?: CVE-2014-3878 primarily affects Ipswitch Imail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3878 published?: CVE-2014-3878 was published on 2014-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:imail_server:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:imail_server:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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